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Case ID: 10363
Classification: Stabbing
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Pit bull puppy stabbed six times
Indianapolis, IN (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Dec 14, 2006
County: Marion

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 3 files available

Defendant/Suspect: John Wayne Hornaday

Case Updates: 6 update(s) available

Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana is offering a reward for information leading to the felony arrest of the person responsible for repeatedly stabbing a puppy.

On December 15, 2006, a man found a pit-bull puppy lying in a pool of blood near US 31 and Countyline Road near the Marion County and Johnson County line. The puppy, believed to be about 6-months-old was suffering from several stab wounds and someone attempted to slash her throat. The man rushed the puppy, which was in shock, to local veterinarian Dr. Amanda Spencer who was able treat the knife wounds, one which was about 3-inches deep, and save her life.

The little pit bull pup, know known as "Lilly", suffered from six total stab wounds. One on her back left leg, five on her right shoulder and neck. Most of the wounds are 1" to 1.5" in length. One wound, however, was 2" wide by 3" deep. This wound was inflicted just below Lilly's jaw, in her throat. It seems the cruel attackers were attempting to cut the little girl's throat before she escaped.

Lilly is resting now and on the road to being well again. Although stiff and sore, she is wagging her tail and still willing to give kisses. She appears to hold no grudges for the cruel attack she so recently endured.

A representative of�Indy Pit Crew, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the pit-bull breed stated "We are appalled by the stabbing of this young dog. It is sickening and disheartening that such violence can be perpetrated against an innocent pup. The wounds would indicate that the pup was held down while she was repeatedly stabbed on the right side of her neck. Whoever is responsible for this heinous act of cruelty needs to be held accountable for their actions and the suffering they have caused."�

Lilly is recovering from her wounds and the Indy Pit Crew has established a fund to help pay for Lilly's treatment and care. Donations can be made to "The Lilly Fund", c/o Indy Pit Crew and can be mailed to Indy Pit Crew, attn: Lilly Fund, PO Box 40575, Indianapolis, IN or made on-line at www.indypitcrew.org. �

Contact Crime Stoppers at 262-TIPS or 1-800-92ALERT if you have any information that may assist authorities in the arrest of this or any other felony suspect. Callers will remain anonymous; known only by a code number and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.


Case Updates

A man convicted of stabbing a puppy received a 5�-year sentence Wednesday.

John Hornaday, 26, had pleaded guilty to stabbing a 6-month-old puppy in December 2006 after the dog soiled his chair.


According to police, Hornaday threatened his wife and child with the same knife to keep quiet about the incident.


The puppy had been stabbed six times and her throat had been slashed. When rescuers found the dog, she was bleeding heavily and near death.

Hornaday was already serving time in another unrelated case. The puppy survived the attack.
Source: TheIndyChannel.com - May 22, 2008
Update posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4:46PM 
John Wayne Hornaday will appear in court next in Johnson County on July 19 for a pre-trial conference. Trial is set for September 11.

Hornaday is charged with two counts of cruelty to an animal, one a felony.

The dog, now named Lilly, was stabbed six times in December 2006 and was found later that day wandering the Westminster apartment complex. Hornaday and his wife lived in the complex but moved a short time later.

Hornaday also was charged in Johnson County with two counts of intimidation. Those charges are related to a Greenwood police investigation that alleges Hornaday threatened to kill his wife and their 3-month-old son if she told anyone about the dog being stabbed, according to court documents.

Hornaday also faces multiple felony domestic violence charges in Marion County.
Source: Case # 41C01-0702FC7
Update posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 10:36PM 
John Wayne Hornaday will appear in court next in Johnson County on May 10, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. for a pre-trial conference. He is facing felony animal cruelty charges and remains in custody. Hornaday also faces multiple felony domestic violence charges in Marion County.
Source: Case # 41C01-0702FC7
Update posted on Mar 23, 2007 - 11:32PM 
John Wayne Hornaday will appear in court next in Johnson County on March 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. He is charged with two counts of cruelty to an animal, one a felony.

The dog was stabbed six times, including a slice across its throat, early Dec. 14 and was found later that day wandering the Westminster apartment complex near U.S. 31 and County Line Road. Hornaday and his wife lived in the complex but moved a short time later.

Hornaday also faces a Johnson County charge of false informing. Investigators said Hornaday tried to blame the dog's injuries on another person who lived in the apartment complex.

Hornaday also was charged in Johnson County with two counts of intimidation, one a felony. Those charges are related to a Greenwood police investigation that alleges Hornaday threatened to kill his wife and their 3-month-old son if she told anyone about the dog being stabbed, according to court documents.

A Westminster employee discovered the wounded puppy, and it was taken to a veterinarian.

The dog, now named Lilly, has recovered and is being cared for by Indy Pit-Crew, according to Warden Shawn P. Donovan, head of Johnson County Animal Control. Indy Pit-Crew is seeking a new owner for Lilly.

Hornaday also faces multiple felony domestic violence charges in Marion County.
Update posted on Mar 2, 2007 - 3:59PM 
An Indianapolis man violently stabbed his wife's pit bull puppy as an intimidation tactic to keep her in line, police said. John Wayne Hornaday faces charges in Marion and Johnson counties.

The allegation was outlined by police and in Johnson and Marion county court documents.

John Wayne Hornaday, 25, remained in the Marion County Jail on Wednesday under $250,000 bail on 19 domestic violence-related charges. Eleven of the charges are felonies, including domestic battery, criminal confinement and battery with injury.

Hornaday's father, Wayne Hornaday, 47, and his father's girlfriend, Teresa Key, 37, both of the 2800 block of Mars Hill Street, are also facing confinement charges in connection with the investigation.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Detective Robin Bennett, John Wayne Hornaday's wife, Heather Hornaday, 18, said she was held at her father-in-law's residence and not allowed to leave for four days in early January. She also told police Wayne Hornaday threatened her life.

A court document alleges the elder Hornaday told Heather Hornaday that if his son killed her, he would help him hide her body.

John Wayne Hornaday, who was arrested Jan. 12, was charged Monday in Johnson County with two counts of cruelty to an animal, one a felony.

The dog was stabbed six times, including a slice across its throat, early Dec. 14 and was found later that day wandering the Westminster apartment complex near U.S. 31 and County Line Road. Hornaday and his wife lived in the complex but moved a short time later.

Hornaday also faces a Johnson County charge of false informing. Investigators said Hornaday tried to blame the dog's injuries on another person who lived in the apartment complex.

A Westminster employee discovered the wounded puppy, and it was taken to a veterinarian.

The dog, now named Lilly, has recovered and is being cared for by Indy Pit-Crew, according to Warden Shawn P. Donovan, head of Johnson County Animal Control. Indy Pit-Crew is seeking a new owner for Lilly. Hornaday also was charged in Johnson County with two counts of intimidation, one a felony. Those charges are related to a Greenwood police investigation that alleges Hornaday threatened to kill his wife and their 3-month-old son if she told anyone about the dog being stabbed, according to court documents.

Bennett said Wednesday she learned about the dog attack while interviewing Hornaday's wife.

"She told me on January 12th that she had been with her husband two years and had been the victim of numerous beatings," Bennett said. "She told me she had been locked in a closet at times and not released until her husband returned home. That went on during most of their relationship.

"I think we stopped a homicide. That dog stabbing was a warning that the same thing could happen to her if she didn't mind him. She told me he put the bloody knife against her throat after stabbing the dog."

The young mother had chunks of hair pulled out and blackened eyes, Bennett said.

"He used animal abuse and threats to keep her doing exactly what he wanted," Bennett said. The woman told police Hornaday hung the dog up on a fence by its collar and forced his wife to watch.

"Then he made her help him clean up the dog's blood," Bennett said. "He told her he'd do the same thing to her if she told."

Bennett contacted Greenwood police.

Bennett, a domestic violence investigator, worries about the young mother.

"He used their baby as a pawn and told her if they separated, she'd have to sign their baby over to him or he'd kill her."

The document said Hornaday threatened to kill her if she had him arrested or made any police reports.

"She believes him," Bennett said.
Source: IndyStar - Feb 1, 2007
Update posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 3:16PM 
An Indianapolis man faces criminal charges in Johnson County alleging he violently stabbed a 6-month-old puppy. John Wayne Hornaday, 25, Indianapolis, was charged Jan 29 with two counts of cruelty to an animal, one a Class D felony.

Hornaday also faces a charge of false informing that accuses him of trying to blame the dog's injuries on another person.

Authorities said the pit bull terrier puppy was found Dec. 14 on the side of a road severely injured with six stab wounds including the neck and head and was taken to a veterinarian. The dog has a new caretaker, according to Warden Shawn P. Donovan, head of Johnson County Animal Control.

Additionally, Hornaday was charged in Johnson County with two counts of intimidation, one a felony.

Those charges are related to a Greenwood police investigation that alleges Hornaday threatened to kill his 18-year-old wife and their infant son if she told anyone about the dog stabbing, according to court documents.

Hornaday was held Wednesday in the Marion County Jail under $250,000 bail on 11 felony charges involving unrelated allegations there of domestic battery, criminal confinement and battery with injury against his wife.

He also faces eight lesser charges related to the alleged assaults.
Source: IndyStar - Jan 31, 2007
Update posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 2:27PM 

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