Name: Jennifer Leyanna
Age: 41 years old
Missing since: October 9, 2020
Location: Dover, Delaware
Status: Found deceased in February 2022
Case Information
41 year old Jennifer Lynn Leyanna of Felton was last seen on Friday October 9, 2020 in Dover, Delaware.
Disappearance
According to the Delaware State Police, Jennifer was last seen by herself on October 11 2020, around Slaughter Station Road, in Hartly, Delaware.
She’s known to frequent locations in both Delaware and Maryland.
Jennifer’s friends and family have been unsuccessful in trying to contact her, and there is a real concern for her safety and welfare.
She does not have a vehicle, and it is unknown what she was last seen wearing.
Remains Found in 2022, Suspect Arrested
In February 2022, the remains of Jennifer Leyanna were found in a backyard in Henderson, Maryland.
41 year old Leonard “Buddy” Church, who lived on the same block that Jennifer’s remains were found on, has been charged with her murder. No motive has been released at this time.
Whereabouts
The remains of Jennifer Leyanna were found in the 25000 block of of Schuyler Road, Henderson, MD, on February 16, 2022.
On Monday, February 21, 2022, Leonard “Buddy” Church was charged with Murder 1st Degree. No motive has been released as of this time, and the case is ongoing.
Appearance
Caucasian female with brown hair and blue eyes. She stands 5’1 and weighs 130 pounds. At the time of her disappearance her hair was cut short.
Both of Jennifer’s ears are pierced, as well as her belly button. She has a tattoo of a rose on her right hip, a rose band on her upper right arm, and “Daddy Lil Girl” on her forearm. She has a scar on the center of her back.
Jennifer was last known to be carrying a striped tan and gray Jansport backpack and a small brown purse.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jennifer Leyanna please contact Detective T. Ford with the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Unit at (302) 698-8569, the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or submit a tip online to the Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Resources & Further Information
Jennifer Lynn Leyanna – NamUS
Find Jennifer Leyanna – Facebook
News & Media Links
Delaware Police Searching for Felton Woman Who Could Be In Danger – Shore News
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