Decapitated wolf - body stolen
Fort Walton Beach, FL (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005
County: Okaloosa

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society are investigating the death of a coyote that was found December 27, 2005 decapitated and mutilated. After examining the coyote's mangled body, investigators believe that the coyote was struck by a vehicle. However, later reports are what have authorities most concerned.

A resident of Lovejoy Road told deputies that she watched a person load the headless animal's body into the back of a truck. Deputies also received a call about two juveniles kicking around an animal's head in the parking lot of the Santa Rosa Mall. The head of the animal was recovered; however, investigators would like to know what happened and if these reports are connected to this coyote.

If you have any information that will help the Sheriff's Office solve the case, call (850) 651-7400.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
(850) 651-7400

References

• Fort Walton Beach News - December 29, 2005

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