Jessica De Leon

Bradenton Herald

Jessica De Leon has been covering crime, courts and law enforcement for the Bradenton Herald since 2013. She has won numerous awards for her coverage including the Florida Press Club’s Lucy Morgan Award for In-Depth Reporting in 2016 for her coverage into the death of 11-year-old Janiya Thomas.

Five times, cops heard reports boy was being abused. They found nothing — and now he is dead

May 30, 2019 7:20 PM

Ex-BPD cop misused badge in 2011 to meet woman. There are now at least 150 victims, chief says

March 7, 2019 11:01 AM

Kidnap and rape of 5-year-old stunned Bradenton. Six years later, suspect to stand trial

March 29, 2019 12:33 PM

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Five times, cops heard reports boy was being abused. They found nothing — and now he is dead

Ex-BPD cop misused badge in 2011 to meet woman. There are now at least 150 victims, chief says

Kidnap and rape of 5-year-old stunned Bradenton. Six years later, suspect to stand trial