Born in Cleveland Ohio and moved to California in the 1950’s. He graduated from Los Angeles State College with a BA. His studies were mostly in the Life and Physical Sciences. He worked for Los Angeles Police Department for more than 25 years. Once retired he began writing. He and his wife and family have resided in Chino, California for the last 43 years. “Family is very important to me. Hopefully any success I have will light the candle of imagination in one of my heirs,” Mr. McLeod stated.