Animals found dead, skinned, decapitated
Bloomville, OH (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Mar 21, 2009
County: Seneca

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Animal rights group PETA is offering a $2,500 reward in a local case. Seneca County sheriff's officials report that the corpses of numerous animals--including deer and a fawn, boars and a piglet, cats, and others whose bodies had been bloodied, skinned, and beheaded and whose bones were broken--were found along a walking path near Bloomville by a concerned citizen on March 21.

Sheriff's office officials visited the property and took photos of the corpses. Authorities are investigating, but they have yet to make any arrests in connection with the killings.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Seneca County Sheriff's Office at 419-447-3456.

PETA believes that other animals in the area might be in danger as long as those responsible for these crimes are at large. The group is urging residents not to leave animals outside unattended.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Seneca County Sheriff's Office
419-447-3456

References

• ABC Local - April 27, 2009

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