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Girl finds severed head of missing dog in gift-wrapped box
Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 17-year-old Minnesota girl who spent weeks looking for her missing dog was horrified when she unwrapped a box left on her doorstep and found her dog's severed head inside.
Homicide investigators were looking into the case because of the “implied” terrorist threat, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray said. The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday that it was offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
“This was extraordinarily heinous,” said Dale Bartlett, the Humane Society's deputy manager for animal cruelty issues. “I deal with hundreds and hundreds of cruelty cases each year. When I read about this case, it took my breath away.”
“That level of depravity is beyond belief,” Mr. Bartlett added.
After Crystal Brown's four-year-old Australian shepherd mix wandered away last month, she peppered the neighbourhood with missing posters, and went door to door looking for him. She called the St. Paul animal shelter and rode the bus there several times.
“I felt empty,” Crystal said. “I couldn't talk to anyone. He was my dog. It was just me and him. ... I told him everything and he never shared any of my secrets.”
Two weeks ago, a gift-wrapped box was left at the house Crystal shares with her grandmother. The box had batteries on top, and a note that said “Congratulations Crystal. This side up. Batteries included.”
Crystal opened the box and found her dog's head inside. The box also contained Valentine's Day candy.
“She was just hysterical,” said Crystal's grandmother, Shirley Brown.
Authorities said the person responsible likely knew the family but that his or her motive was unclear.
Girl finds severed head of missing dog in gift-wrapped box
Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 17-year-old Minnesota girl who spent weeks looking for her missing dog was horrified when she unwrapped a box left on her doorstep and found her dog's severed head inside.
Homicide investigators were looking into the case because of the “implied” terrorist threat, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray said. The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday that it was offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
“This was extraordinarily heinous,” said Dale Bartlett, the Humane Society's deputy manager for animal cruelty issues. “I deal with hundreds and hundreds of cruelty cases each year. When I read about this case, it took my breath away.”
“That level of depravity is beyond belief,” Mr. Bartlett added.
After Crystal Brown's four-year-old Australian shepherd mix wandered away last month, she peppered the neighbourhood with missing posters, and went door to door looking for him. She called the St. Paul animal shelter and rode the bus there several times.
“I felt empty,” Crystal said. “I couldn't talk to anyone. He was my dog. It was just me and him. ... I told him everything and he never shared any of my secrets.”
Two weeks ago, a gift-wrapped box was left at the house Crystal shares with her grandmother. The box had batteries on top, and a note that said “Congratulations Crystal. This side up. Batteries included.”
Crystal opened the box and found her dog's head inside. The box also contained Valentine's Day candy.
“She was just hysterical,” said Crystal's grandmother, Shirley Brown.
Authorities said the person responsible likely knew the family but that his or her motive was unclear.
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