The Leonard Files
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When the dust settles, the real story begins. In The Leonard Files, veteran NBC4 Los Angeles investigative reporter Eric Leonard takes you beyond the headlines of Los Angeles' most compelling stories. With exclusive interviews and deep-dive reporting, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of survival, loss, and resilience in the face of crisis and change.
From community leaders and impacted residents to the decision-makers shaping the future, The Leonard Files exposes the challenges, the failures, and the hard-fought battles happening behind the scenes.
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Criminal Charges Considered in Deadly Sheriff’s Grenade Explosion | LAPD Gang Unit Under Scrutiny
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May 13, 2026 |
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Chainsaws, Court Delays & Trial Memos: Inside 3 Major L.A. Criminal Cases
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May 01, 2026 |
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Inside the Arrest of Singer David Burke: New Charges, Autopsy Details, and What Police Didn’t Say
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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A Close Call in the Skies, a Missing Grenade, and Millions in Medicare Fraud
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Celeste Rivas death revelations from Texas, LA planned to manipulate news coverage of Palisades fire report
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Full circle: the mysterious death of an LAPD officer, new consequences for the DWP over billing scandal, and a major legal victory for Palisades Fire victims
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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How did the Feds finally nab the ex-Olympian accused of running an international cocaine ring?
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Are the Palisades firefighters' text messages real?
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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What you didn't see at the Nick Reiner hearing
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Too Few Cops, Too Many Shootings, and Finally We See the Texts?
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Bad info on Tesla body case, Palisades fire revelations
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Can a Judge Fire the Top Federal Prosecutor in LA?
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Palisades Fire: The 29-Year-Old Suspect
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Tesla Body False Alarms
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Body Found in Tesla: The Hollywood Investigation
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Home invasions, bodies in cars, and terrible conditions in jail
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire: New Federal Lawsuit Against SoCal Edison
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Parole Denied — What’s Next for Erik & Lyle Menendez?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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17 years later – a final arrest in the murder of an LA County Sheriff’s Deputy
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Burglars, Bass, and Price
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Could a faulty x-ray have led to the deaths of 3 LA County Sheriff’s detectives?
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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At the Doorstep: LAPD, a Missed Warning, and a Deadly Burglary
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Three Lost: The Bomb Squad Explosion That Shook LA
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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LA’s Crime Shift: What Changed in 2025?
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The Fire Before the Flames
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Alone in a Cell: The Death of an Accused Accomplice
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Tunnels, Blowtorches, and the Biggest Jewel Heist in U.S. History
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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A Woodland Hills Murder, a Valley Village Arrest, and a Chilling Link
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Tracing the Baldwin Park Tragedy: A Murder, an Ambush, and the Search for Answers
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Fallen: The Story of Officer Samuel Riveros
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Million-Dollar Crimes: Are the Jewelry Heists Connected?
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May 30, 2025 |
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The Deputy Mayor Who Called in a Bomb Threat
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May 29, 2025 |
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Fatigue Behind the Badge
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May 21, 2025 |
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Bombmaker in the Desert
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May 21, 2025 |
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Closing In: The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom
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May 21, 2025 |
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The Menendez Challenge: Fighting for Freedom
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May 13, 2025 |
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Burned by the Algorithm: The Hollywood Sign Hoax
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May 08, 2025 |
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Not So Fast: California A.G. Defends L.A. D.A.
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May 07, 2025 |
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Bias or Justice? The Fight Over Who Prosecutes the Menendez Case
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May 06, 2025 |
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Gunfire in Eagle Rock: LAPD vs. Jillian Shriner
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May 01, 2025 |
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Guns in the Ashes: What the LAPD Found After the Fires
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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What would it take to remove the LA County DA from the Menendez case?
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Wait, The Palisades Reservoir Is Still Empty?
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Menendez Brothers in Limbo: The Legal Drama That Keeps Evolving
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Menendez Resentencing Prosecutor Says He Was Punished for Following State Law
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Scroll. Click. Enlist? LAPD’s Bet on Digital Recruitment
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Second Chance or Final Denial: The Menendez Brothers Back in Court
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Judge Says Resentencing for Menendez Brothers Must Proceed
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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How a 1990's Case From San Francisco Could Affect What Happens to the Menendez Brothers
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Delayed Justice: The Coach, the Warnings, the Murder
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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In Plain Sight: The Soccer Coach Accused of Murder
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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The Gang Leader, The Juror, and the High Court
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Rick Caruso vs. City Hall: Rebuilding After the Flames
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Could it Take 20 Years to Rebuild After the LA Fires?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Why do so Many Hit and Run Drivers Get Away?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Did the Palisades Fire Start Twice?
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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How Will the City of Los Angeles Stay Afloat in 2025?
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Why Are There So Many LAPD Car Chases?
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Debris Cleanup Deadline Looms for Palisades Fire Victims as New Inspections Target Eaton Fire Cause
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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From Gang Leader to Community Figure: The Arrest of an Alleged L.A. Crips Boss
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire: The Decision Not to Power Down
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire: The Mystery of the Decommissioned Power Line
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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After the Flames: The Real Estate Gamble in Altadena
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire Fallout: Loss, Lawsuits, and the Fight for Recovery
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire Fallout: Fraud, Failures, and the Fight to Rebuild
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Palisades Fire: Water Failures, Safety Concerns, and Community Resilience
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Palisades Fire Fallout: Lawsuits, Lost Water, and the Cost of Going Underground
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Fighting the Flames: Blake Mallen’s Story of Survival and Rebuilding
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Restoring Palisades: Safe Water Returns and Power Line Plans Unveiled
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Eaton Fire Legal Battle: Lawsuits, Leadership, and the Road to Recovery
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Leadership on Trial – The Fight to Stay Chief After the Palisades Fire
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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After the Flames: Kristin Crowley’s Fight to Reclaim Her Legacy
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Mar 11, 2025 |