Schenectady Prosecutor describes man’s death by fire Defendant accused of murdering stepfather By Steven Cook | December 1, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHER: Steven Cook Andrell Leppanen, right, sits with defense attorney Beau Melita during opening statements Friday. SCHENECTADY -- Andrell Leppanen poured gasoline on his stepfather Kevin Hawkins Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. We also have single day passes available. Categories: News, Schenectady County Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Digital ArcadeAdvertisment Most readChild, 12, struck while trick-or-treating Monday night in Schenectady, police sayRotterdam introduces law to regulate marijuana dispensaries, consumption facilitiesProposed supervisor raise unresolved in Niskayuna budgetThe Wesley Community celebrates 50 years in Saratoga SpringsA surrogacy journey: Niskayuna mom to one birthed threeAdvertisementAdvertisment Stay up-to-date with the Daily Gazette's PM Edition The latest news delivered directly to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Email Address Advertisement