Leonard Padilla

Leonard Padilla is a bounty hunter from Sacramento, California.

In 2008, Padilla became involved in the search for missing Caylee Anthony, who disappeared in June 2008. Caylee is believed to be dead, and her mother Casey Anthony has been charged with murder.Florida Sun Sentinel: Bag found in Little Econ not related to Caylee case... (November 13, 2008)

Caylee Anthony went missing in June of 2008. Leonard Padilla became involved in the case when he bailed out her mother, Casey Anthony, from jail when she was charged on child neglect for failing to report the disappearance. Padilla reportedly bailed her out because he believed she could be helpful in his search.ABC News: Casey Anthony Case Latest in Florida's History of Unusual News (October 20, 2008) Casey was later charged with murder of Caylee and held without bail. No body has been found, but evidence suggests Casey murdered Caylee.

In November 2008, Padilla was searching the area of Little Econlockhatchee River for remains of Caylee. A bag with bones was found, but officials called to the scene said it was not related to the case. Padilla was later criticized for contacting media before law enforcement officials.Florida Sun Sentinel: Bag found in Little Econ not related to Caylee case... (November 13, 2008)

"We want to see Caylee found."Orlando Sentinel: California bondsman to get Casey Anthony out of jail (August 15, 2008)