March 20, 2024 • 5 mins
Arlene gives a quick update on the March for Justice in Brownwood.
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(00:00):
Hello, and welcome to box in thebasement podcast.
I'm your host, Arlene.
And I'm Leah.
In 1996, my world was shatteredwhen my uncle Leon Lorella is.
Was shot execution style and asmall town in Texas.
To this day, his murder remainsunsolved.
(00:21):
And the pain of that injusticecontinues to haunt me, my family
and Leon's friends andcoworkers.
Here at box in the basement.
We want to shed light on theoverwhelming number of unsolved
murders and disappearances herein Texas and beyond.
Ultimately, we want to getjustice for Leon.
(00:43):
And for all the victims whosecases are sitting, collecting
dust in a box, in a basement.
Hello, everyone.
Some colleagues and friendsjoined Lee and me this past
weekend.
For a Memorial and demonstrationin Brownwood, Texas.
To bring awareness to cold casesin central Texas.
(01:05):
There are over 20,000 unsolvedmurders in the state of Texas.
I am hopeful that the March weheld will be the inaugural
central Texas cold case March.
At gathering, fueled by ourcollective determination to
bring justice to the familiesand communities affected by
unsolved murders anddisappearances.
(01:26):
Driven by compassion, resolve.
And an unwavering commitment tothose whose voices have been
silenced by the passage of time.
I hope through our combinedefforts, we can eliminate the
shadows of the past and deliverclosure to those.
We have long awaited answers.
Each unsolved case representsnot just a statistic, but a life
(01:51):
cut short, a family torn apart.
And a community left grapplingwith uncertainty.
We refuse to let these storiesfade into obscurity we refuse to
accept that justice is beyondour reach.
Instead, we stand togetheremboldened by the belief that
(02:13):
through collaboration,determination.
And a tireless advocacy.
We can uncover the truth andbring solace to those who seek
it.
Because of this project, we areunable to get an episode
completed in time for releasethis week.
I challenge you instead toresearch a cold case in your own
(02:33):
community.
And take action.
It could be as simple as Sharon,a podcast episode.
Or article.
Donating to GoFund me.
Signing a petition.
Or joining a March demonstrationwith family members.
Now I'd like to take the time.
To give a big, thank you.
(02:53):
To all of those who came out forthe March, especially those who
traveled a long distance to bewith us.
Thank you all that participatedlocally.
Thank you to send, sendsurvivors podcasts for the water
donation.
It was a pleasure to meetAbigail Lindo and her family.
And we offer her our support.
(03:14):
I also want to Express mydeepest gratitude to those that
always support me.
Always there for anything Ineed.
They have become my family inevery sense of the word.
I love and adore them.
They are my inspiration.
So thank you.
Vincent strange, gone coldpodcast.
Haley gray of true crime podcasttrainee.
(03:37):
Whitney of navigating advocacy.
Laney Hobbs of true crime caseswith Laney.
I urge you to check them outwherever you listen to podcasts.
A big, thank you to.
Steve Harris and Steve PuckettEleanor's of Steve's deli in
Brownwood.
(03:57):
And 10 mile production winery inBrownwood.
who always welcomes and supportsOur group.
thank you for understanding, andwe'll see you back here next
week.
If you want to hear more aboutvictim focused.
Unsolved cases.
And get updates about what weknow.
(04:17):
Please subscribe, like and shareour podcast.
Also visit our website.
Justice for leon.com to donateto our cause to hire an
attorney.
You can also join our email listto stay current on developments
on Leon's case and other cases.
We cover as they happen.
(04:38):
pleaSe follow and lagger.
Bigger Facebook pages for box inthe basement.
And justice for Leon Corellasand follow our Instagram pages
I'd also like to ask that yousigned my petition for my uncle.
Leon Lorella says case to bereopened and reviewed with fresh
eyes.
And you can find our petition onchange.org.
(04:58):
I also have a GoFundMe page tohire an attorney to help me get
a copy of his autopsy.
That I had been denied for 27years.
You can find the GoFund me bysearching for Leon Lorella
that's L a U R E L E S.
Thank you and be kind laterGators.
Hello, and welcome to box in thebasement podcast.
I'm your host, Arlene.
And I'm Leah.
In 1996, my world was shatteredwhen my uncle Leon Lorella is.
Was shot execution style and asmall town in Texas.
To this day, his murder remainsunsolved.
(00:21):
And the pain of that injusticecontinues to haunt me, my family
and Leon's friends andcoworkers.
Here at box in the basement.
We want to shed light on theoverwhelming number of unsolved
murders and disappearances herein Texas and beyond.
Ultimately, we want to getjustice for Leon.
(00:43):
And for all the victims whosecases are sitting, collecting
dust in a box, in a basement.
Hello, everyone.
Some colleagues and friendsjoined Lee and me this past
weekend.
For a Memorial and demonstrationin Brownwood, Texas.
To bring awareness to cold casesin central Texas.
(01:05):
There are over 20,000 unsolvedmurders in the state of Texas.
I am hopeful that the March weheld will be the inaugural
central Texas cold case March.
At gathering, fueled by ourcollective determination to
bring justice to the familiesand communities affected by
unsolved murders anddisappearances.
(01:26):
Driven by compassion, resolve.
And an unwavering commitment tothose whose voices have been
silenced by the passage of time.
I hope through our combinedefforts, we can eliminate the
shadows of the past and deliverclosure to those.
We have long awaited answers.
Each unsolved case representsnot just a statistic, but a life
(01:51):
cut short, a family torn apart.
And a community left grapplingwith uncertainty.
We refuse to let these storiesfade into obscurity we refuse to
accept that justice is beyondour reach.
Instead, we stand togetheremboldened by the belief that
(02:13):
through collaboration,determination.
And a tireless advocacy.
We can uncover the truth andbring solace to those who seek
it.
Because of this project, we areunable to get an episode
completed in time for releasethis week.
I challenge you instead toresearch a cold case in your own
(02:33):
community.
And take action.
It could be as simple as Sharon,a podcast episode.
Or article.
Donating to GoFund me.
Signing a petition.
Or joining a March demonstrationwith family members.
Now I'd like to take the time.
To give a big, thank you.
(02:53):
To all of those who came out forthe March, especially those who
traveled a long distance to bewith us.
Thank you all that participatedlocally.
Thank you to send, sendsurvivors podcasts for the water
donation.
It was a pleasure to meetAbigail Lindo and her family.
And we offer her our support.
(03:14):
I also want to Express mydeepest gratitude to those that
always support me.
Always there for anything Ineed.
They have become my family inevery sense of the word.
I love and adore them.
They are my inspiration.
So thank you.
Vincent strange, gone coldpodcast.
Haley gray of true crime podcasttrainee.
(03:37):
Whitney of navigating advocacy.
Laney Hobbs of true crime caseswith Laney.
I urge you to check them outwherever you listen to podcasts.
A big, thank you to.
Steve Harris and Steve PuckettEleanor's of Steve's deli in
Brownwood.
(03:57):
And 10 mile production winery inBrownwood.
who always welcomes and supportsOur group.
thank you for understanding, andwe'll see you back here next
week.
If you want to hear more aboutvictim focused.
Unsolved cases.
And get updates about what weknow.
(04:17):
Please subscribe, like and shareour podcast.
Also visit our website.
Justice for leon.com to donateto our cause to hire an
attorney.
You can also join our email listto stay current on developments
on Leon's case and other cases.
We cover as they happen.
(04:38):
pleaSe follow and lagger.
Bigger Facebook pages for box inthe basement.
And justice for Leon Corellasand follow our Instagram pages
I'd also like to ask that yousigned my petition for my uncle.
Leon Lorella says case to bereopened and reviewed with fresh
eyes.
And you can find our petition onchange.org.
(04:58):
I also have a GoFundMe page tohire an attorney to help me get
a copy of his autopsy.
That I had been denied for 27years.
You can find the GoFund me bysearching for Leon Lorella
that's L a U R E L E S.
Thank you and be kind laterGators.
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