Dogs found dead Conyers, GA (US) Incident Date: Friday, Jan 31, 2003 County: Rockdale Local Map: available Disposition: Dismissed Persons of Interest: » Donald Evans Mayes » Sherry Mayes

Case ID: 2046 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in GA (US) Login to Watch this Case

The Rockdale County grand jury has declined to indict two people who were charged with animal cruelty in connection with the deaths of two dogs found in their back yard. The charges against Donald Evans Mayes, 42, and Sherry Mayes, 37, in connection with the February 2003 incident will be dismissed.

"I think it was important that the citizens of Rockdale County had the opportunity to hear the facts surrounding the case and make a determination as to what they believed the appropriate action should be," said District Attorney Richard Read. "Barring the emergence of any new evidence, this will effectively end the case."

The Mayes' were charged when a deputy of the Rockdale County Sheriff�s Office was on routine patrol and discovered two dead dogs in the back yard of the couple�s Park Street residence. The initial determination was that the animals died as a result of severe malnutrition.

However, Read said the subsequent investigation indicated there was food and water available for the animals, and veterinarians who examined the dogs could not give a definitive cause of death.

"The grand jury weighed all the information in making its decision, and I�m comfortable with the decision they made," said Read.

The Mayes' defense attorney, John L. Strauss, said the grand jury's decision was appropriate.

"They cooperated completely during the course of the investigation by the District Attorney�s Office, which I believe was very thorough, and are naturally pleased with the decision of the grand jury," said Strauss.

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