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Jul 15, 20232 min read

EYRINA JACQUELINE BUENO charged with misdemeanors for not caring for her dogs - One was euthanized

- Illinois, USA -


DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced that 34-years-old EYRINA JACQUELINE BUENO (pictured), is facing fourteen (14) misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, and three (3) misdemeanor counts of violation of owner’s duties, in reference to an investigation into the welfare of twelve dogs in her care.


Additionally, BUENO is facing one (1) misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals and three (3) misdemeanor counts of violation of owner’s duties in connection with the welfare of a 5-year-old female American Bulldog named Climax in her care.


According to a news release by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, on March 19, 2023, Climax suffered a burst mammary tumor but BUENO waited until the afternoon of March 21, 2023, to take the furbaby to the vet. Climax “was unable to walk due to actively suffering from emaciation” stated the release. The release went on to say that the vet advised BUENO that “the most humane care for Climax would be euthanasia due to her suffering from the burst mammary tumor, multiple untreated tumors, starvation, malnutrition, severe muscle loss, and severe arthritis.”


Following an investigation into Climax’s condition, authorities executed a search warrant at BUENO’s home in the 25W400 block of Lake Street in Roselle on May 25, 2023.

The search led to the discovery and removal of a total of twelve (12) dogs. Officials found one (1) adult Doberman, four (4) American Bulldog puppies, and seven (7) adult American Bulldogs all living in inhumane conditions.

The adult dogs ranged in age from two to nine years old while the puppies were approximately two months old.


All the Voiceless Victims were in inadequate medical condition with some “suffering punctures in the face, moderate to severe Moth-Eaten Alopecia (hair loss), heartworm, worn-down teeth, respiratory distress, skin infections, bladder stones, and bacterial infections” stated the release. Furthermore, at least of one the puppies had their ears cropped by “someone other than a medical professional.”

All twelve furbabies are at DuPage County Animal Care and Control and are receiving the medical attention they need and deserve.


DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement: “As with every case that comes through my office, charging decisions are based on the evidence and the law. Had the evidence and law supported felony charges, my office would have charged Mrs. Bueno accordingly.”


BUENO’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 19, 2023, for status in front of Judge Jill Otte.


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Jul 15, 20233 min read

APRIL MICHELLE ELLIOTT facing charges after live and dead animals found in inhumane conditions

- Illinois, USA -


DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced in a news release that on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, two felony animal cruelty charges were filed against 60-years-old APRIL MICHELLE ELLIOTT (pictured).


According to the release, the charges are the result of a continuing investigation into the level of care ELLIOTT provided for dozens of animals at her property in the 2N200 block of Mildred Avenue in Glen Ellyn.


On June 27, 2023, DuPage County Animal Services responded to ELLIOTT’s property about the welfare of a dog who was left outside all day on a tether and appeared to be very skinny.

At the location, officers found the dog tethered outside, as well as many large dogs. Some of them were lying on the ground and others were being kept in cages stacked on top of each other. Officers reported there were “four to five dogs in each cage.”


The same day, as ELLIOTT did not allow officers to enter her home, a search warrant was obtained and executed.


The search led to the discovery of thirty-three (33) live dogs, nine (9) deceased dogs, four (4) deceased chinchillas and one (1) deceased rabbit. All the Voiceless Victims were living in inhumane conditions.


Daily Herald reports that “Veterinarians who examined the live dogs gave many of them a rating of 0.5 on a 5-point scale for body weight.” According to the news agency, an officer said that vets found it problematic to administer vaccinations and inject identification microchips because of a lack of muscle on the furbabies. One of the dogs was too weak to walk and likely would have died that night, the officer said.


The University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is conducting necropsies on the deceased furvictims.


The news release explained that according to the felony complaint filed against ELLIOTT on Tuesday, from approximately June 15, 2023, through to July 11, 2023, ELLIOTT failed to “provide veterinary treatment to a companion animal, an adult male Husky mix dog named Flounder, when Flounder was severely malnourished, that caused Flounder to suffer serious injury and subsequent death.”


As part of the civil proceedings, the State had filed a petition seeking forfeiture of the remaining dogs. On the morning of Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Judge Paul Marchese ordered ELLIOTT’s rights to the thirty-two (32) dogs to be forfeited. These furvictims are now in the care of DuPage Animal Services and once they have fully recovered, they will be available for adoption.


As explained in the release, in addition to the new two felony charges, ELLIOTT, is also facing misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and violation of owner’s duties that were filed on June 29, 2023, by DuPage Animal Services. The agency filed against ELLIOTT thirty-three (33) charges of cruelty to animals and ninety-nine (99) counts of violation of owner’s duties.

The same day, Judge Joshua Dieden issued a $50,000 arrest warrant for ELLIOTT. She then turned herself in to the authorities on July 7, 2023, posted the necessary 10%, and was released from custody.


On the new felony charges, Judge David Schwartz issued a $75,000 arrest warrant for ELLIOTT. She appeared in court on July 12, 2023, on the misdemeanor case and was taken into custody on the warrant. ELLIOTT now lives in the 3400 block of Deep Wood Drive in Crystal Lake.


On July 12, 2023, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement: “It is alleged that Mrs. Elliott’s disregard for the health and her failure to provide even the basic necessities such as food and water to dozens of animals in her care resulted in the death of fifteen animals, including ten dogs, and left thirty-two dogs severely malnourished. This is a heart-breaking case for all those involved. Sadly, following emergency surgery yesterday, Flounder succumbed to his condition. I would like to thank DuPage County Animal Services, particularly Operations Manager Laura Flamion for their unwavering, compassionate commitment to the health and well-being of these dogs.”


ELLIOTT’s case will be in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.


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Jul 14, 20233 min read

THOMAS WILLIAM MARTEL accused of torturing and murdering innocent kittens

- Illinois, USA -


⚠️WARNING⚠️The article contains details some of you may find distressing⚠️


Court documents obtained by Voice For Us state that on the morning of Monday, July 10, 2023, 22-years-old THOMAS WILLIAM MARTEL (pictured) walked into the 014 District Police Station with his attorney, Brandon E. Brown to turn himself in for incidents related to the death of multiple kittens.


MARTEL, a roofer, is accused of torturing and killing several kittens since May 2023, and replacing every deceased cat with a new one who looked like the previous one, so that his mother would not get suspicious.


The Voiceless Victims were purchased from Craigslist and each new one was named Shelly. All the furvictims were Tabby cats with a distinctive M-shaped marking on their tiny foreheads and stripes on their faces and backs.


The kittens were murdered in various ways, including but not limited to drowning, being placed in a microwave, mutilation with a sharp object, and squeezing. MARTEL murdered the kittens at his home in the 1500 block of North Wicker Park Avenue.


MARTEL’s girlfriend reported him to police after she received a video showing MARTEL throwing a pillowcase into Lake Michigan with a kitten inside.


The girlfriend told police that on May 26, 2023, MARTEL invited her to his home to see his new cats, an adult male named Reggie, and a kitten whom he named Shelly. On June 3, 2023, while under the influence of narcotics, MARTEL drowned the new kitten in a tub of water. He then pulled the unresponsive furbaby out and proceeded to give her CPR by using his thumb to perform chest compressions. The following day, MARTEL said the kitten needed more chest compressions, so he took the furbaby to the bathroom only to come back out to say Shelly was dead.


According to the girlfriend’s statement, MARTEL threw the deceased kitten down his trash chute and then went back on Craigslist and bought another Tabby, whom he named Shelly.

On June 5, 2023, MARTEL told his girlfriend he wanted to teach the new kitten how to swim, so he took the furbaby into the bathroom. A few hours later, MARTEL took from the pantry a bag that had inside what appeared to be a kitten. MARTEL then told his girlfriend the body of the latest kitten was inside the bag before tossing her down the trash chute.


The girlfriend said on June 18, 2023, she went through MARTEL’s phone and found pictures and videos of him torturing the last cat and one of the videos showed the fourth Shelly while she was still alive with the caption “just before I murdered her.”


On June 23, 2023, MARTEL told his girlfriend he had microwaved three kittens and showed her the bag in his pantry. That evening she alerted the authorities.


The girlfriend told police that MARTEL told her he “enjoyed killing cats and he had been like that since he was eight years old.”


Prosecutors have charged this sick and filthy murderer with two felony counts of animal torture and four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.


On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at MARTEL’s bond hearing, Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Dale-Schmidt laid out the graphic and horrific details to Cook County Circuit judge Kelly McCarthy. To that, judge McCrthy returned: “We’re seeing a pattern of going back again and again. Killing an animal, going out and get a replacement. Kill that one, get a replacement. Kill that one, get a replacement. And, unfortunately, this was allowed to continue for a sustained period of time and numerous animals lost their lives.”


And yet, judge McCarthy released the murderer after posting $75,000 bond. One of the conditions is that MARTER is required to wear an electronic monitor and may not have any contact with animals.

MARTEL is scheduled to appear back in court on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.


MARTEL’s attorney told the court that his client was planning to start a new mental health treatment. In his arrestee questionnaire, MARTEL checked “yes” for serious mental health problems and stated, “He takes medication for mental condition.”


As I was reviewing MARTEL’s court documents I noticed that his bond papers were signed by his father. I wonder how it is possible that this filth acted undisturbed while he continued to murder innocent kittens!


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