Cat mutilation
Aurora & Denver, CO (US)Incident Date: Friday, Jul 12, 2002
County: Arapahoe
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 1 files available
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Someone is killing cats with an almost surgical precision in Aurora and Denver. There have been at least 10 mutilation cases since July 2002. A retired psychiatric nurse whose 13 year old silver/gray tabby was one of the victims. She had to identify her cat based on a photograph of his head. Investigators discouraged her from viewing her pet because of the extent of the mutilation.
A $12,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsbile for the mutilations. Such cases are worrisome because people who display severe cruelty to animals frequently go on to commit violent crimes against people. Also included in the cases are two squirrels and a rabbit. Anyone with information about the crimes can call (303) 923-0022 If you have information on this case, please contact:
Denver Dumb Friends League
303-923-0022
Case Updates| As of July 2, there have been 42 dead cats in the Denver area. Salt lake is at 11. | | Update posted on Jul 3, 2003 - 9:13PM |
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