Word of Life Church Building in Chadwicks For Sale

The Word of Life building on Oneida Street in Chadwicks is up for sale. The building is the sight of the tragic beating death of 19-year-old Lucas Leonard. The death was the result of a church counseling session in which Lucas' brother, Christopher Leonard, was also beaten. Christopher survived.

Several people involved in the counseling session were arrested and ultimately plead guilty to the crimes including the two teen's parents. The once exclusive and extremely private church gained attention from the beating and since the arrests the future of the church has been uncertain.

Now the church, which was once a school building, is for sale. The Commercial Real Estate Company Cushman & Wakefield of Pyramid Brokerage has the listing. According to the Cushman & Wakefield website the building is described as a,

44,000SF former school situated on 1.86 acres. Ideal for conversion to apartments or office. Large classrooms, gymnasium, locker rooms and offices. Municipal water and sewer. Located on Oneida Street in Chadwicks.

There is no mention of the fact that the building was once 'The Word of Life Church' where a brutal beating took place. In New York State Real Estate Brokers are not legally obligated to disclose any history of death or murder that occurred in the property, but people in the community know all too well what happened there.

The infamous building located at 3354 Oneida Street in Chadwicks, NY is available for only $315,000.