MATTHEW MICHAEL SPANBURGH arrested for drowning his dog

- Pennsylvania, USA -

On the late evening of Friday, May 16, 2025, officers with the Warminster Township Police Department were dispatched to an apartment in the 600 block of East Street Road to conduct a wellbeing check on 28-year-old MATTHEW MICHAEL SPANBURGH (pictured).

The caller, SPANBURGH’s mother, Susan Biavasch, reported that her son was having marital problems and may have killed his dog and possibly himself.

Responding officers made contact with SPANBURGH who confirmed that he had drowned his dog in the bathtub. A press release by the Warminster Township Police Department described the furvictim as a black and tan colored Belgian Shepard.

When SPANBURGH led officers to the bedroom, they discovered the deceased dog.

According to the criminal complaint, the furvictim was laying on his/her side on a white blanket with his/her paws flat out on the floor and had had no pulse. Officers observed blood around the mouth/nose area.

The complaint goes on to state that SPANBURGH told officers he and his wife have a 3-month-old child and that the dog had “previously knocked the child over.” SPANBURGH said his wife was concerned the dog would hurt the child so she took the child and left the husband a few days ago. SPANBURGH told police he did not know what else to do.

After obtaining and executing a search warrant, the lifeless body of the furvictim was removed and police were assisted by Warminster Animal Control Officer and Bucks County SPCA in the investigation.

Once the investigation was completed, a warrant was obtained for SPANBURGH’s arrest. SPANBURGH has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals.

He was arraigned before District Justice Christopher O'Neill, and was sent to Bucks County Correctional Facility on 10 percent of $300,000.00 for the animal charges and an additional 10 percent of $30,000 on charges stemming from an unrelated incident.

The complaint did not mention the dog’s name, age, and sex, so I emailed Warminster Township Police Chief James Donnelly III to acquire that information. Chief Donnelly responded that if he finds out, he’ll let me know. I have also requested pictures of the furvictim, but at this stage they are considered evidence and cannot be released.

At the time of writing, records show that the murderer is still in custody and a preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place on August 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

I took the liberty of naming the Voiceless Victim Comet for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

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SPANBURG’s mugshot shared from the Warminster Township Police Department

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HOWARD TAFT BLAIR II arrested for strangling a puppy to death

- Florida, USA -

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 55-year-old HOWARD TAFT BLAIR II (pictured), in connection with an abhorrent incident that took place back in January.

According to the office’s release, on January 25, 2025, deputies responded to a residence on 14 Warwick Place in Palm Coast to investigate an animal complaint. Upon arrival they learned from BLAIR’s wife that their 15-month-old American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever mix named Nutmeg had died the night before.

In addition to Nutmeg, there were four other dogs who were living at the residence. The affidavit described three of the four dogs as teacup Chihuahuas named Jackson, Pico, and Squirrel.

From the investigation it emerged that BLAIR had strangled Nutmeg to death after she bit Jackson during feeding. After killing Nutmeg, BLAIR wrapped her in a blanket, placed her in a plastic bin, and buried her in the backyard.

On May 27, 2025, detectives obtained a warrant for BLAIR’s arrest based on evidence gathered during the investigation.

BLAIR was finally arrested on May 29, 2025. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility and released after posting a $2,500 bond.

According to the arrest report, when deputy Murphy arrived at the residence to arrest BLAIR, “there were multiple dogs, along with an excessive amount of urine and dogs feces on the home's floor.”

I reached out to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office to inquire about the other dogs. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, then contacted Palm Coast Animal Control to acquire the information I requested, and I learned that the other dogs were not removed from the residence!

To my question about their well-being, the answer was: “The wellness check revealed the dogs to be doing well.”

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said: “I commend our deputies for thoroughly investigating this case. If you hurt or kill an innocent animal, we will find you and put you in the Green Roof Inn where you belong.”

Court records show the murderer’s arraignment is set to take place on June 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Dawn Nichols.

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BLAIR’s mugshot shared from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office

Nutmeg's pictures shared from Rhonda Blair's Facebook account

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CARRIE J. BUSH charged with a misdemeanor after severely neglecting her dog’s injuries, resulting in the amputation of one of his legs

- New York, USA -

On May 14, 2025, the Humane Society of Rome alerted the Rome Police Patrol Division to a possible animal cruelty case in which the victim was a dog in their custody.

Police said in a press release that from an investigation it emerged that the dog had “a significant leg injury that appeared to have been neglected”, as well as a broken jaw, and multiple open wounds.

The Humane Society of Rome referred to the furvictim as Bill.

The injuries to Bill’s leg were so severe that amputation was necessary

Investigators determined that Bill’s guardian, 32-year-old CARRIE J. BUSH (pictured), had failed to provide Bill with adequate treatment for his injuries.

On June 2, 2025, police arrested BUSH for violation of Agriculture and Market Law 353, Failure to provide sustenance, a class A misdemeanor.

According to police, while in custody BUSH was found to be in possession of a quantity of Methamphetamine so she was additionally charged with a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

BUSH was held for arraignment and then released. Court records show she is due back in court on July 7, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. before Judge Gregory J. Amoroso.

Bill has since been adopted.

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Mugshot shared from the Rome Police Department

Bill’s picture shared from the Humane Society of Rome

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