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Case ID: 4371

Classification: Other

Animal: dog (pit-bull)

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Dog neglected, starved to death
Richmond, VA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Apr 14, 2005
County: Richmond City

Disposition: Convicted
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Defendant/Suspect: Melva Ceylon Jones

Dead dog found in the back yard chained to porch rail. Area surrounded by feces. No food or water. Dog was pregnant. Necropsy found dog died of starvation.

References

• www.courts.state.va.us 
• Case Number - GC05003169-00

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