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Nov 12, 20222 min read

TOMI ALAYA THAYER, TOMMY ALLEN THAYER and KAREN CHRISTINE CURTIS accused of killing two dogs

- Michigan USA -


The investigation into the death of two innocent Pitbulls discovered on August 4, 2022, led to the arrest of 23-years-old TOMI ALAYA THAYER, her father, 53-years-old TOMMY ALLEN THAYER, and the father’s girlfriend, 60-years-old KAREN CHRISTINE CURTIS (all pictured).


Ingham County Animal Control said in a news release that on the evening of August 4, 2022, the agency responded behind the Boys and Girls Club on 4315 Pleasant Grove Road in Lansing, about a report of two dogs being shot.

Dan Verhougstraete, Deputy Director of ICAC told WLNS 6 News that the call came in to the Lansing Police Department.


Responding officers found two deceased dogs “with apparent gunshot wounds.”

Several local law enforcement agencies assisted Ingham County Animal Control officers with the criminal investigation and Deputy Director Verhougstraete said that an anonymous tip helped track down the accused.

Ingham County Animal Control said the community support is something they are grateful for.

Deputy Director Verhougstraete explained: “They work hand in hand with us. I mean, one of these confidential tips really did help us get to that next step in the investigation and that’s direct result, you know, of how these warrants came about.”


Ingham County Animal Control said that on November 5 and November 8, 2022, the murderers were arraigned for the following charges:


TOMI ALAYA THAYER:

Two counts aiding and abetting the killing of an animal.

One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.

On count carrying concealed weapon.

One count larceny of a firearm.

She was released on a personal recognizance bond and has a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 9 a.m.



TOMMY ALLEN THAYER:

Two counts killing of an animal.

One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.

One count carrying concealed weapon

One count felon in possession of a firearm.

He is being held in the Ingham County Jail on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Tony Flores.



KAREN CHRISTINE CURTIS:

One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.

She was released on her own recognizance and has a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.


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Writer's picturevoiceforus
Jul 29, 20222 min read

COREY ELVIN HANNAH convicted of animal cruelty – Sentencing scheduled for October 2022

- Maryland, USA -


~ Update: July 29, 2022


I have heard back from the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office and sadly learned that “Several of the dogs, unfortunately, were not able to be rehabilitated.”


Adam Lippe, Chief Animal Abuse Unit, declined to provide me with HANNAH’s mugshot.



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The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in the Baltimore County Circuit Court, a jury convicted 47-years-old COREY ELVIN HANNAH on 17 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, animal abuse and animal neglect.

The trial was before the Honorable Judith C. Ensor.

Officials said it took the jury only 90 minutes to convict HANNAH.


The case stems back two years ago when acting on a tip about a dogfighting ring, an investigation was conducted jointly by the Baltimore County Police Department and Animal Services from both Baltimore County and Baltimore City.


In a news release the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office said that the investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at HANNAH's residence on Worthington Avenue in Reisterstown on May 27, 2020.


At the residence authorities found 26 dogs in poor condition. According to the release, 5 of the dogs had numerous injuries and serious untreated medical conditions.

The release further stated that the jury found that 4 of the dogs had been tortured.


According to WBAL, investigators believe that HANNAH also took in other people’s abandoned dogs who were mangled, beaten, and cut for Pitbull fights.

One of the dogs was missing his/her ears.


As indicated in the release, “At the time of the execution of the warrant, all of the dogs were taken and have been treated successfully.”

However, WBALTV reports that: “Some of the dogs were in such bad shape, that they had to be put down.”

In regard to this, I have emailed the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office and requested to clarify this.


State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger expressed his gratitude to Animal Services and the Police Department and Assistant State Attorney Adam Lippe for their excellent work in protecting the dogs from further torture or even death and said: “Domestic animals are unquestionably among those which we have an obligation to protect from harm and mistreatment. Thankfully, in this case we have succeeded in doing so.”


HANNAH is scheduled to be back in court on October 13, 2022, for sentencing.

He faces 17 years behind bars and I truly hope he will serve them all!!!!


Once again, I want to express my loathing and anger toward people like COREY ELVIN HANNAH who make a dishonest living at the expense of innocent animals. Blood money in return for torture, abuse, pain, and neglect! HANNAH, how can you expect and demand your life be respected when you do not hesitate to harm, torture, and kill innocent beings unable to defend themselves?

COREY ELVIN HANNAH, animals lives matter. Lives like yours, however, do not!


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Jun 9, 20222 min read

QUINTEZ EDWIN WILLIAMS arrested for breeding Pitbulls and keeping them in disgraceful conditions

Updated: Jun 10, 2022

- Tennessee, USA -


30-years-old QUINTEZ EDWIN WILLIAMS (pictured) is being held at the Davidson County Downtown Detention Center on a $60,000 bond after being booked on multiple charges, including, animal cruelty charges.


WILLIAMS is accused of breeding Pitbulls and keeping them in deplorable conditions.

According to the Davidson County District Attorney's Office, some of the dogs discovered at WILLIAMS’ home were covered in feces.


The DA’s office said despite WILLIAMS having prior citations against him, he continued to abuse the dogs.


The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department arrested WILLIAMS on June 8, on five counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, two counts of animal cruelty, two counts of failure to abide, and one count of filing a false report.


According to the indictment, in 2021, from May 19, through May 23, WILLIAMS “reportedly failed to provide necessary food, water, care or shelter for the animals in his custody.”

WILLIAMS also failed to surrender custody and forfeit the animals to authorities resulting in a violation of a restriction General Sessions Court placed on him.


Official documents obtained by Voice For Us state that in 2022, from February 10, through February 18, WILLIAMS “also failed to provide food or water to the animals, resulting in a substantial risk of death.”

Furthermore, he “reportedly made a false report to Metro Animal Control with the intent to ‘obstruct or hinder Metro Animal Control from preventing the offense or incident from occurring or continuing to occur’.”


Online court records show that WILLIAMS is scheduled to appear before Judge Jennifer Smith on June 22, 2022, at 09:00.a.m. for his arraignment.


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