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Oct 192 min read

DANIELLE JEAN KILLIAN arrested - She cut one of her dogs’ throat and dumped him/her in a trash can

- California, USA -

 

On the evening of October 16, 2024, Sheriff’s North Patrol Deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 4000 block of Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael after a resident reported finding a dog in a trash can with something tied around his/her neck. 

The reporting party also stated that the dog had a laceration under his/her throat but was still alive. 

 

Upon arrival, Deputies immediately contacted Sacramento County Animal Control.

 

They then learned from the reporting party that the dog’s guardian lived in the complex and they were able to identify the subject as 41-year-old DANIELLE JEAN KILLIAN (pictured).

 

According to the press release by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, KILLIAN “lived alone with two dogs and one cat.”

 

KILLIAN said she felt her life would be easier if she only had to care for one dog and she slashed one of the two dogs’ throat. The incident happened on October 14, 2024. The following day, while the furvictim was still alive, KILLIAN put him/her in a shopping bag and disposed of him/her in the garbage bin at her apartment complex.   

 

Animal Control took the injured dog for medical treatment and took custody of the other dog.

 

Sheriff’s Property Crimes Detectives also responded to the scene and executed a search warrant at KILLIAN’s apartment, “leading to the discovery of the knife presumably used in this incident”, stated the release. 

 

The sheriff's office said that Detectives could not find the cat “and fear other animals she may have cared for in the past may have suffered abuse, as she told Detectives she moved around regularly, as often as once a year.”

 

KILLIAN was placed under arrest, transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail, and booked on animal cruelty charges. She was granted release on her own recognizance by the courts and has since been released from custody.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or others involving KILLIAN is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (916) - 874 - 5115. Thank you!

 

I emailed the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to inquire about all of the Voiceless Victims. If I get a response, I will post an update.

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

  

KILLIAN’s mugshot shared from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office





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Jun 8, 20221 min read

JIM MICHAEL VELEZ DIAZ and KATELYNN MARIE MERCIER charged with five counts of animal cruelty

- North Dakota, USA -


The Ward County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of 21-years-old JIM MICHAEL VELEZ DIAZ and 19-years-old KATELYNN MARIE MERCIER (both pictured).


In a news release, the sheriff’s department said that after receiving a report of animal neglect from Minot Air Force Base Law Enforcement (MAFB LE), a deputy responded to the suspected residence on May 26, 2022.


Inside the home, MAFB LE and the deputy discovered two deceased dogs and six live dogs who appeared to be malnourished.


“The condition of the residence was found to be in disarray, with garbage and dried animal urine and feces all around the home,” stated the release.


DIAZ and MERCIER, who were identified as the furbabies’ guardians, voluntarily surrendered the live dogs who were taken to Souris Valley Animal Shelter for care.


On Friday, June 3, after consultation with a licensed veterinarian on the health of the six live dogs and cause of death of the two dead dogs, the Ward County Sheriff's Department obtained and served the arrest warrants for the couple.


DIAZ and MERCIER were each charged with five counts of animal cruelty , Class C Felony, and booked at the Ward County Detention Center.

Online records show they bonded out.


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Jun 3, 20222 min read

RICHARD LEE BORTZ JR. arrested for viciously hitting a seagull with a PVC pole

- Maryland, USA -


The Ocean City Police Department said that 64-years-old RICHARD LEE BORTZ JR. (pictured) is facing animal cruelty charges for viciously striking an innocent seagull who had to be euthanized as a result of injuries sustained to the joint area of his/her right wing.


Two witnesses saw BORTZ strike the bird flying by near the Fontainebleau Resort at 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, and alerted the police.


Police said BORTZ used a 10-foot long PVC pole to savagely beat the seagull and then broke the bird's neck. The VOICELESS VICTIM inevitably hit the ground and at that point BORTZ picked him/her up and discarded him/her into a dumpster.


Responding officers found the seagull and called in Animal Control.

Responding ACO Wisnieski reached out to a bird rehabilitation facility, but sadly, due to the severity and nature of the injuries, the seagull had to be euthanized.


Police then spoke to witnesses.

As BORTZ started walking toward officers, witnesses identified him as the suspect.

According to official documents obtained by Voice For Us, when officers asked him about the incident, BORTZ claimed he did not know anything about what happened but said birds fly into dumpsters regularly.


A nearby surveillance camera recorded the incident and officers were able to view the footage.


According to police, the video shows BORTZ walking into a nearby building at approximately 8:45 a.m. and exiting with the PVC pipe, which was nearly three feet taller than BORTZ whose height is 5’8’’. The footage goes on to show a seagull flying into and out of camera view before being seen lying on the ground in a puddle. BORTZ then can be seen walking back into the building, returning the pipe, and walking back out.


OCPD Officer Patrick Schob arrested BORTZ, of Willards, on May 15, and charged him with one Felony count of aggravated animal cruelty and two Misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. BORTZ was transported to the Ocean City Public Safety Building and was released on his own recognizance.

Online court records show BORTZ’s trial is scheduled to take place at Worcester District Court on June 24, 2022, at 09:00 a.m.


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