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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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Two dogs who had been missing since July, found shot dead in their head and their legs bound

- Iowa, USA -


The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said that on August 2, 2022, deputies were made aware of the killing of two dogs in the area of rural Cumberland.


According to the sheriff’s office, the two deceased dogs were found near a bridge on 660th Street, close to Tucson Road. Before being thrown over the bridge, both dogs had been shot in the head and their back legs had been bound. The sheriff’s office added that both furbabies had been missing since July 27, 2022.


FOX 34 identified Mr. Logan Lank as the dogs’ guardian.

Lank said that his dogs, a 1-year-old female Pitbull named Bella, and a 3-year-old black Labrador named Pepper, were snatched from his home in Cumberland. The bridge where Bella and Pepper were found is just two miles away from his home.


Lank told FOX 34 that when Bella and Pepper went missing, the community was a big help with the search which sadly ended with the heartbreaking discovery.

“All of the neighbors around here loved them. I’ve never had any complaints about them,” he said.

Additionally, according to Lank, the community has donated money towards a reward for any information that would lead to an arrest.


The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating these murders and is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren said whoever did it could face animal cruelty charges and believes, based on pictures, that the dogs were killed around the day they went missing.


Speak up for the VOICELESS VICTIMS. They deserve justice and their murderer deserves to begin his/her rotting process in prison first and then end it in hell!

Please, call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at (712) - 243 - 2206. Thank you!


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Cass County authorities investigate dogs, horses shootings on a Calvin Township farm

- Michigan, USA -


The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Cass County Animal Control, is investigating after several dogs and horses were shot at a family farm on the 6600 block of Kessington Road, near Hawk Street, in Calvin Township.


The sheriff’s office said that many separate incidents took place over a 5-6 week time frame one week before Easter and suspects that one or more individuals are carrying out the targeted attacks.


Back in May, reporter Paige Barnes with WSBT 22 spoke with the family who understandably wishes to remain anonymous.

The family said they feel like a sitting target and said that at least seven of their horses have been shot dead, several of their dogs were hurt, and are worried about their own wellbeing. One dog was still alive but injured with a bullet lodged in his shoulder.


One family member told WSBT 22 she wishes she could say that a teenager is behind all this but bullet patterns suggest whoever is responsible, they know what they’re doing.


Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke said animal shootings on this scale are rare and is looking for an ulterior motive. He told WSBT 22: “It's very non typical. We don't know if we're gonna call it animal cruelty. It is cruel. Don't get me wrong. We don't know if there's other intentions involved here.”

Sheriff Behnke also said that the shootings appear to be connected, but his office doesn’t have enough evidence to prove that.


Anyone with information regarding the murders of these innocent souls is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 1-800-462-9328 or contact the Sheriff’s Office through the Anonymous Web Tip Line. Thank you!


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