- Michigan USA -
The investigation into the death of two innocent Pitbulls discovered on August 4, 2022, led to the arrest of 23-years-old TOMI ALAYA THAYER, her father, 53-years-old TOMMY ALLEN THAYER, and the father’s girlfriend, 60-years-old KAREN CHRISTINE CURTIS (all pictured).
Ingham County Animal Control said in a news release that on the evening of August 4, 2022, the agency responded behind the Boys and Girls Club on 4315 Pleasant Grove Road in Lansing, about a report of two dogs being shot.
Dan Verhougstraete, Deputy Director of ICAC told WLNS 6 News that the call came in to the Lansing Police Department.
Responding officers found two deceased dogs “with apparent gunshot wounds.”
Several local law enforcement agencies assisted Ingham County Animal Control officers with the criminal investigation and Deputy Director Verhougstraete said that an anonymous tip helped track down the accused.
Ingham County Animal Control said the community support is something they are grateful for.
Deputy Director Verhougstraete explained: “They work hand in hand with us. I mean, one of these confidential tips really did help us get to that next step in the investigation and that’s direct result, you know, of how these warrants came about.”
Ingham County Animal Control said that on November 5 and November 8, 2022, the murderers were arraigned for the following charges:
TOMI ALAYA THAYER:
Two counts aiding and abetting the killing of an animal.
One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.
On count carrying concealed weapon.
One count larceny of a firearm.
She was released on a personal recognizance bond and has a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 9 a.m.
TOMMY ALLEN THAYER:
Two counts killing of an animal.
One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.
One count carrying concealed weapon
One count felon in possession of a firearm.
He is being held in the Ingham County Jail on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Tony Flores.
KAREN CHRISTINE CURTIS:
One count conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal.
She was released on her own recognizance and has a probable cause hearing on November 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.
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