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TWILA EIMI GUZMAN arrested and accused of starving and neglecting horses

Writer: voiceforusvoiceforus
Mar 43 min read

- Florida, USA -


Following an investigation launched in December 2024, into a complaint regarding a thin horse, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57-year-old TWILA EIMI GUZMAN (pictured), on February 27, 2025.


According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, back in December a deputy responded to a property on 6190 Winning Wood Trail in DeLeon Springs, after receiving a complaint regarding a thin horse on the property.


Upon arrival, the deputy saw a 26-year-old sorrel horse named Kash who was in “poor shape.” The deputy spoke with GUZMAN and she told the deputy that she was working to get medical care for Kash.


As deputies continued to monitor the situation, they learned that GUZMAN had scheduled for Kash to be seen by a dentist on January 16, 2025, and that she had canceled the appointment the day before. GUZMAN’s reason for cancelling the appointment was due to the fact that Kash’s condition had rapidly declined and she did not think it was a good idea to let the dentist work on him.


A deputy was able to meet with GUZMAN on January 29, 2025, to check on Kash’s condition and determined that it had not improved.


The following day, deputies with the VSO Agriculture Crimes Unit removed Kash and a white pony named Candy from a property on 1994 Cemetery Road in Seville, and from a property in Pierson deputies rescued a white horse named Marshmallow.


The three Voiceless Victims were taken to a rescue facility where a veterinarian completed an assessment on each one.


According to the press release, the vet reported that Marshmallow’s hooves appeared to be overgrown, and that he/she also had an “abnormal breathing rhythm.”


Candy’s evaluation showed that her spine, ribs, and hip bones were visible through her skin even with an abundance of fur. Candy was seen laying on the ground multiple times when she arrived at the facility for unknown reasons. The veterinarian noted Candy had an abnormally slow heart rate and abnormal breathing in her lungs.


As for Kash, just like Candy, his spine, hip, and rib bones were also clearly visible through the skin. His hooves appeared to be overgrown and in need of a trim. Additionally, the vet reported that Kash had “visible signs of thrush, a bacterial infection that occurs on the hoof of a horse.” Kash was found to be in “extremely poor condition with multiple abscesses through his hooves” and the vet said, “his life expectancy was very grim.”


On February 7, 2025, GUZMAN told deputies she did not wish to surrender her animals to the sheriff’s office.


As the investigation progressed, deputies determined that GUZMAN failed to provide basic care for the animals and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

GUZMAN was arrested on two felony counts of cruelty to animals and three counts of unlawful confinement/abandonment of animals without sufficient food or water. She was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail and released after posting bond.

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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.


GUZMAN’s mugshot shared from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office


Pictures are still images of the video published by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office





 
 
 

MARLIN RAE ADKINS arrested after dead and emaciated animals were found on a Marion County property

Writer: voiceforusvoiceforus
Feb 173 min read

Updated: Feb 19

- Ohio, USA -


The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 71-year-old MARLIN RAE ADKINS (pictured).


On February 13, 2025, deputies and a Humane Agent with the sheriff's office responded to a property in the 1000 block of Decliff Road North in Montgomery Township, after receiving a report about a horse who was stuck in a pasture fence.


Upon arrival, a deputy found a black and white horse with his/her front legs entangled within the fencing on the north side of the property.


The sheriff's office said the horse was so emaciated that it was evident he/she had been struggling to stand for quite some time.

With the assistance of a neighbor, deputies eventually were able to free the horse and due to obvious injuries, a vet was called in. The poor horse had no strength and could no longer stand. Sadly, he/she was euthanized.


In the meantime, deputies tried to make contact with ADKINS, the property owner, and while on site, they discovered seven deceased horses “with varying degrees of decay”, stated the press release by the sheriff’s office.


Four of the seven horses were found inside a barn among other living horses, while the other three were found in a pasture area behind the barn.


As the deputies continued to investigate, they noticed that the live animals on the property, including horses and goats, had no access to food or water.

Deputies did not find any grain or hay and “all viable water sources were frozen solid.”


Eleven horses and two goats were rescued from the property. According to the press release, they were all severely malnourished and emaciated.


ADKINS was arrested and charged with eighteen (18) counts of cruelty to animals and three (3) counts of failure to register a canine. Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles said more charges are possible after a veterinarian evaluates the rescued animals who were taken in by the Diamond M Veterinary Clinic and the Wyandot County Humane Society.


I reached out to Mr. David Balz, Director of Wyandot County Humane Society, to inquire about the rescued Voiceless Victims.

He tells me that none of them were euthanized and that all the horses and the goats are doing well. Mr. Balz explained: “All animals were examined by our 2 staff veterinarians and found to be in various poor body scores. (1-3)They did have fairly good winter coats, but all are heavily parasitized. They are all undergoing parasite treatment, will have their teeth checked and floated this week. Vaccines will be given while under anesthesia for dentals. Farrier is scheduled the following week.”


To my question regarding the cause of death of the horses, Mr. Balz answered: “My understanding is they all were dead of starvation or were in such a state of advanced decomposition that it could not be determined.”


I requested additional information about the horse who was euthanized, including name, and sex however these details were not known.


Mr. Balz also said that he will send me pictures of the rescued Voiceless Victims and added that “…around 20 years ago we seized many assorted animals from this same perpetrator at the same location.”


Sheriff Bayles said: “The conditions that these poor animals were living in was deplorable. We will always work tirelessly to protect those who cannot protect themselves and bring those to justice that choose to treat other living creatures with such incredible disregard for their welfare.”


Law enforcement agencies may work tirelessly to protect those who cannot protect themselves, but lawmakers and judges remain the stumbling block! ADKINS is out free when his old cruel behind should have been kept in a cell with no food or water!


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Marion 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.


ADKINS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Multi-County Correctional Center





 
 
 

JAN ANN JOHNSON arrested – Twenty-seven horses found dead and several others found malnourished

Writer: voiceforusvoiceforus
Jan 242 min read

- California, USA -


The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 62-year-old JAN ANN JOHNSON (pictured).


According to the office’s release, on January 22, 2025, deputies along with Animal Services Officers executed a search warrant in Clements as part of an ongoing investigation into animal neglect.

During the search of multiple properties, officers discovered several malnourished horses with limited access to food or water. Sadly, officers also found the remains of twenty-seven horses.


Animal Services Officers along with veterinarians on site began to triage the surviving animals and while sixteen horses were rescued, one bull and four other horses were euthanized due to extreme neglect.


The sixteen horses are now in the care of the Oakdale Equine Rescue where they are receiving proper nutrition, medical attention, and rehabilitation. The rescue said in a Facebook post that sixty more horses were expected and stressed that the horses cannot be adopted as they are “THE PROPERTY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL! We are assisting by housing them at this time. WE DO NOT OWN THESE HORSES!”


The sheriff’s office said that due to the size of the property, Animal Services Officers and veterinarians are still evaluating additional horses and animals.


JOHNSON was arrested and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on charges of cruelty to animals, threatening a public official, criminal threats, and possession of a short-barrel shotgun.


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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.


JOHNSON’s mugshot shared from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office



 
 
 

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