Family pet found hanging by rope on porch
Taunton, MA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Mar 14, 2002
County: Bristol

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Taunton police are investigating the hanging of a family's beloved dog on the night of March 14, the third in a string of gruesome canine killings in the area over three months. 

Vanessa, a 13-year-old miniature Italian greyhound, was found hanging by a rope from a third-floor porch railing by her owners.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Animal Rescue League of Boston
info@arl-boston.org

References

• Boston Herald

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