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LAURA LYNN REED arrested after fifteen cats were found dead in her freezer

- Maryland, USA -

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old LAURA LYNN REED (pictured).

 

An investigation into REED was launched on August 21, 2024, after deputies along with Animal Control received an anonymous tip regarding severe animal neglect at REED’s home on 27180 Morganza Turner Road in Mechanicsville.

 

At REED’s home, authorities found twenty-six (26) living animals, cats and dogs, amidst overwhelming filth.

According to the report, the floors were covered in urine and feces. Many of the animals were found in poor health showing signs of skin infections, untreated fur conditions, and malnutrition.

 

Sadly, officers also discovered fifteen (15) dead cats. Some of them were found rotting inside a freezer.

Animal Control Officer Welch reported that these cats had been wrapped in pillowcases and covered in feces, with some showing signs of trauma from possible attacks by other animals.

 

According to officials, there were no visible food or water bowls for the poor animals.

 

Officers determined that an urgent veterinary response was required due to the animals’ exposure to extreme neglect.

 

After examining all the animals, Dr. Tammy Colson-Dorsch, a volunteer veterinarian for the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter, determined that they all required immediate medical attention.

 

St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Hazmat deemed the residence unsafe due to high ammonia levels, accumulated from animal waste.

 

REED is facing fifteen counts of animal cruelty. She is scheduled to appear in St. Mary’s County District Court on December 3, 2024.

 

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REED’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

CAROLYN JEAN BRAUN arrested-Eighteen dogs found living in ‘very poor’ conditions in Manistee County

- Michigan, USA -

 

According to the Michigan State Police press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of October 8, 2024, a trooper from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post was called to a report of animals at large. Upon arrival at the scene the Trooper saw 61-year-old CAROLYN JEAN BRAUN (pictured), who was loading several dogs into a pickup truck.

 

The Trooper questioned BRAUN about it and she said she was taking the dogs “to a veterinary appointment downstate.” The Trooper asked which vet office and BRAUN provided the name.

 

However, when the Trooper called the vet, he learned that there was no appointment scheduled for BRAUN.

 

BRAUN told the Trooper she had eleven dogs but the Trooper counted them and realized there were eighteen dogs instead.  

 

From an inspection of the premises, it emerged that the dogs “had been living [in] very poor conditions”, stated the release.

 

Manistee County Animal Control stepped in to remove all the furvictims.

 

After a report was turned over to the Manistee County Prosecutor's Office, a warrant was issued for BRAUN’s arrest and she was taken into custody at her property in Thompsonville.

 

During her arrest, another dog was located inside a large conversion van and the furvictim was turned over to Manistee County Animal Control.

 

BRAUN was arraigned in the 85th District Court in Manistee County on one count of abandoning/cruelty to animals, one count of stray dog, and one count of failing to keep dogs vaccinated. She was given a $2,500 bond.

 

BRAUN’s next court appearance is set for November 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

 

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BRAUN’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by Michigan State Police

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DANIELLE JEAN KILLIAN arrested - She cut one of her dogs’ throat and dumped him/her in a trash can

- California, USA -

 

On the evening of October 16, 2024, Sheriff’s North Patrol Deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 4000 block of Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael after a resident reported finding a dog in a trash can with something tied around his/her neck. 

The reporting party also stated that the dog had a laceration under his/her throat but was still alive. 

 

Upon arrival, Deputies immediately contacted Sacramento County Animal Control.

 

They then learned from the reporting party that the dog’s guardian lived in the complex and they were able to identify the subject as 41-year-old DANIELLE JEAN KILLIAN (pictured).

 

According to the press release by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, KILLIAN “lived alone with two dogs and one cat.”

 

KILLIAN said she felt her life would be easier if she only had to care for one dog and she slashed one of the two dogs’ throat. The incident happened on October 14, 2024. The following day, while the furvictim was still alive, KILLIAN put him/her in a shopping bag and disposed of him/her in the garbage bin at her apartment complex.   

 

Animal Control took the injured dog for medical treatment and took custody of the other dog.

 

Sheriff’s Property Crimes Detectives also responded to the scene and executed a search warrant at KILLIAN’s apartment, “leading to the discovery of the knife presumably used in this incident”, stated the release. 

 

The sheriff's office said that Detectives could not find the cat “and fear other animals she may have cared for in the past may have suffered abuse, as she told Detectives she moved around regularly, as often as once a year.”

 

KILLIAN was placed under arrest, transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail, and booked on animal cruelty charges. She was granted release on her own recognizance by the courts and has since been released from custody.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or others involving KILLIAN is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (916) - 874 - 5115. Thank you!

 

I emailed the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to inquire about all of the Voiceless Victims. If I get a response, I will post an update.

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KILLIAN’s mugshot shared from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office





 
 
 

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