- Florida, USA -
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old HEINRICH KARLOS GONZALEZ MULLER (pictured).
Court records show that GONZALEZ MULLER is facing a combination of one hundred and twenty-two (122) felony counts of cruelty to animals and animal fighting and baiting.
According to the probable Cause Affidavit obtained by Voice For Us through public search records, on April 27, 2024, Deputy Claxton and Deputy Banes responded to 38518 Ilex Trail in Eustis “in reference to a 911 hang up call to service.”
Upon arrival, deputies walked to the rear of the property to try to ascertain who called 911. Further behind the property, deputies saw 30-50 plus Hispanic males who became startled by the deputies’ presence and started loading up their vehicles with chickens in cages before speeding out of the property. The deputies then walked to the back of the property and discovered thirteen (13) chickens, and a goat. Sadly, in a hole, they also found at least ten (10) dead chickens.
The deputies reported that the property had a shooting range, as well as an animal fighting ring with a score board hanging on a post.
During the walk, the deputies came across two enclosed trailers and they could hear roosters crowing inside. Animal Control was alerted and Animal Control Investigator Wallyn responded to the scene. She saw multiple wire type cages next to abandoned vehicles scattered to the rear of the property. She then opened the trailers to let air in and found several roosters panting.
Officials were able to determine that GONZALEZ MULLER was the property owner after running a search on the Lake County Property appraiser's website. They also learned that 38518 Ilex Trail was his mailing address.
At that point a search warrant was executed and officials discovered and confiscated seventy-two (72) items of cockfighting paraphernalia including but not limited to gaffs, knives, spur saws, dubbing shears, waxed string, sparing muffs, rooster performance enhancement drugs, scales, and scabbards.
During the search, forty (40) live rosters were removed. The poor souls had no water. According to the affidavit, one of the forty roosters was found outfitted with items indicating that he was being prepared to fight. The roosters were taken to Lake County Animal Shelter to be evaluated. Sadly, seven (7) of them had to be euthanized due to the injuries sustained during the damn fights.
When searching the hole with the deceased chickens inside, officials found that one of them was still alive with his/her chest area slashed open. The affidavit stated, “It seems to have been discarded in the hole to die.”
GONZALEZ MULLER was arrested on June 16, 2024. Court records show that his arraignment is scheduled for July 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
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GONZALEZ MULLER's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Lake County Sheriff's Office
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