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

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





MATTHEW WAYNE KEEL wanted for animal cruelty - Dogs found dead in the freezer

Updated: Apr 3, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

~ Update: April 3, 2024

 

Justin McClure, the lead Animal Compliance Investigator on the case, kindly responded to my email and provided me with some updates.

 

Mr. McClure tells me that all the dogs who were removed from KEEL’s residence were taken to Marion County Animal Services where they were evaluated and treated by their medical team.

 

The body of the deceased dog who was found inside the residence was sent to the University of Florida for a necropsy and results showed the furvictim “was also suffering from neglect.”

 

Mr. McClure also said that “Subsequent to the confiscation of these dogs, Marion County presented their case to the Honorable Judge Leann Mackey Barnes where custody of all the dogs was remanded to the county, and Keel was enjoined from owning any animals of any kind per Florida Statute 828.073.”

 

In the email, Mr. McClure also provided an important piece of information of which I was not aware. KEEL “is listed on Marion County’s searchable civil enjoinment database” meaning that “Anyone with internet access can compare potential animal owners with potential animal abusers. Keeping this list up to date is just one more step our organization can take to ensure those convicted in civil courts do not take ownership of another animal.”

 

Since Animal Services were awarded custody of the fifty-three Voiceless Victims, twenty-three of them “have found placement through multiple rescue partners who stepped up and transferred them from our facility.” Furthermore,  Animal Services have been able to find new homes via adoption for an additional nineteen dogs with the county citizens. There are now eleven dogs remaining who are available for adoption or transfer to a rescue partner.

 

Last, but not least, Ms. Stacie Causey, the Marion County Public Relations Manager, kindly provided me with some pictures which I have added to the gallery below.

Ms. Causey tells me that “Shelters in nearly every community are experiencing the critical capacity levels we are facing” and that they have animals in their care who have been there for more than a year.

 

Please, allow me to stress the importance of adopting, donating, fostering, or volunteering.

Also, allow me to suggest visiting Marion County Animal Services’ website to see how you can get involved.  

If you wish, and can afford to contribute to helping Animal Services, you can visit MCAS General Wish List. Thank you!

 

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community in hopes of finding 55-years-old MATTHEW WAYNE KEEL (pictured).

 

The sheriff’s office said KEEL is wanted on a felony warrant for twenty-three counts of aggravated animal cruelty and nineteen counts of animal cruelty.

 

On February 1, 2024, deputies responded to a property in the 5700 block of NW 6th Street at the request of Marion County Animal Control.

 

Officials found what the sheriff’s office described as “a disturbing scene.”

Fifty-three dogs were found living in “deplorable conditions” and in “dire need of medical attention.”

 

Sadly, officers also found one dead dog and many other dead dogs were discovered in the freezer.

 

Detective Burgess was able to obtain a warrant for KEEL’s arrest but authorities have not been able to locate him and believe he may have left Florida.

 

As stated in the press release by the sheriff’s office, “These innocent animals deserve justice”, KEEL “needs to be held accountable for his actions”, and if you have any information on his whereabouts, “it's time to speak up and turn him in!”

 

Please, submit your tips by contacting the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (352) - 732 - 9111.

Alternatively, you can submit your tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352 - 368 - STOP, referencing 24-12. Thank you!

 

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 Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Link included.

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.

  

 

KEEL’s photo shared from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.


Pictures of the Voiceless Victims were provided to Voice For Us by the Marion County Public Relations Manager. 



TERRENCE ANDRE CROWDER found guilty – Three of the animals in his care were in extremely poor health

- Florida, USA -


Bill Gladson, Florida Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney, announced that on November 7, 2023, inside the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Peter Brigham, jurors found 62-years-old TERRENCE ANDRE CROWDER (pictured), guilty of one felony and two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.


The verdict was the result of “a thorough presentation of compelling evidence and expert subject matter testimony”, stated a press release by the State’s Attorney’s Office.


In July 2022, Marion County Animal Control Compliance Investigators responded to CROWDER’s property after receiving reports of animal negligence. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was also called in for assistance.


From CROWDER’s property, officials removed thirteen (13) animals. Among them were a goat, a mare, and a miniature pony who were found in “appalling and negligent conditions”, stated the release.

The State’s Attorney’s Office identified the miniature pony as Shakira and the mare as Haling’s Darling.

According to the release, Shakira “had ‘elf shoe’ hooves from lack of care, which is extremely painful. All four hooves were also found to be infected with thrush.”

Haling’s Darling was extremely emaciated to the point that her ribs were showing.

As for the goat, he/she had an open, chronic wound on his/her back “that had been left untreated for quite some time – the wound was not only very tender to the touch but had calloused over.”


CROWDER, of Ocala, was subsequently arrested on August 20, 2022, and released on August 26, 2022, after posting bond.


State Attorney Gladson said in a statement: “𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 – 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨. 𝙈𝙮 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙜𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨.”


Online arrest records show that CROWDER is in custody awaiting sentencing.

His sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later time.


It’s not good enough for me that this despicable individual was found guilty. I have never made it a secret that I believe that animal abusers should be hung from a tree and left hanging until the expiration of their useless and pathetic life!

I would love to see CROWDER’s cell covered in the same shit that those Voiceless Victims were living in. Furthermore, I would love to see him drinking the same filthy water from the same broken, rusty, bathtub shown in one of the pictures!


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



CROWDER’s mugshot shared from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.





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