Leon McAffrey

Leon McAffrey is a corrupt cop that serves as the minor antagonist in GTA III and main supporting character in GTA: Liberty City Stories.
In Liberty City Stories (1998 event), he initially assists protagonist Toni Cipriani by providing inside information and dirty work, but his loyalty is purely self-serving. 
By the time of GTA III (2001 event), McAffrey has become a minor antagonist, betraying Claude and eventually meeting his demise due to his corrupt dealings. 
His character represents the pervasive corruption within Liberty City's law enforcement.
He was portrayed by Ron Orbach in Liberty City Stories.
== Biography ==
=== Background ===
Leon McAffrey would make a deal with Ned Burner in exchange for his promotion in the Liberty City Police Department.
=== Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (1998 event) ===
Leon McAffrey, a Liberty City Police Department officer, became heavily involved in criminal activities by 1998, as depicted in GTA: Liberty City Stories. Though corrupt, McAffrey played a crucial role in maintaining a precarious balance between law enforcement and organized crime. Working closely with figures like Toni Cipriani of the Leone Crime Family, McAffrey's insider knowledge was invaluable in thwarting rival gangs and preserving Leone's influence in the city. Despite his corruption, he occasionally carried out police work that aligned with his self-interest, such as taking down competitors (like the Sindaccos and Forellis) of the Leones, which inadvertently contributed to maintaining order in certain areas.
=== Grand Theft Auto III (2001 event) ===
By the events of GTA III in 2001, Leon's greed and self-serving nature had fully consumed him. His partnership with Ray Machowski, another corrupt cop, began to fray, leading to mistrust and betrayal. Leon's once-useful alliances started crumbling as his double-dealings came to light. Ultimately, his past caught up with him when Claude, the protagonist of GTA III, was hired to silence him. Despite any past acts that might have had heroic outcomes, McAffrey's deep-rooted corruption and betrayal defined his legacy, ending in his demise.
== In-game Mission Appearances ==
=== Grand Theft Auto III ===
* Silence the Sneak
* Plaster Blaster (death and final appearance)
=== Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories ===
* Sayonara Sindaccos (Boss)
* The Whole 9 Yardies (Boss)
* Crazy '69' (Boss)
* Night of the Livid Dreads (Boss)
* Shoot the Messenger (Post-mission phone call)
* Munitions Dump (Boss)
* Love on the Rocks (Phone call, final appearance)
== Gallery ==
File:Leon McAffrey artwork.png
File:Leon McAffrey GTA LCS.jpg
File:Leon McAffrey and Ray Machowski.jpg| and Ray Machowski in Crazy '69' mission from GTA: Liberty City Stories.
File:LeonMcAffrey full artwork.jpg|His full artwork in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
== Trivia ==
* In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, his missions are marked with an 'R' on the map, most likely indicating that Ray Machowski was supposed to give the player missions. However, unused radar blips in the game files shows that McAffrey's missions were supposed to be marked with a 'Mc' on the map.
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