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TYLER ALLEN GEFFERS arrested for throwing a Chihuahua against a wall killing him

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Wisconsin, USA -

 

The Janesville Police Department announced the arrest of 35-year-old TYLER ALLEN GEFFERS (pictured).

 

In a press release police said that on the evening of May 27, 2024, officers responded to a disorderly conduct incident occurring at a residence in the 1200 block of N. Parker Drive. 

 

Officers learned that GEFFERS had arrived at the residence “upset.” At some point, GEFFERS picked up his brother’s dog, a 4-5-year-old Chihuahua named Tito, and threw him against a wall because he would not stop barking.

 

When police arrived, GEFFERS had already fled the scene.

 

According to police, Tito was “suffering from significant trauma.”  An officer took the Voiceless Victim to an emergency vet where he sadly died from the injuries he sustained.

 

Police said that prior to coming to Janesville, GEFFERS had been involved in an armed incident in Illinois.

 

GEFFERS was later located and taken into custody in Beloit, WI, by Beloit PD and Janesville PD. He was booked into the Rock County Jail on one felony count of Mistreatment of Animals/Cause Death.

 

According to Rock County Circuit Court records, on May 28, 2024, GEFFERS had his first court appearance. While in custody, he appeared by video and bond was set at $1,000 with the condition to have no contact with animals.

 

GEFFERS is scheduled to appear at Rock County Circuit Court on June 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

 

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Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

  

 

GEFFERS’ mugshot shared from the Janesville Police Department




 

18-year-old babysitter arrested for murdering family’s dog

Updated: Jan 30, 2024

- Wisconsin, USA -

 

~ Update: January 30, 2024


The babysitter has been identified as KIELEE MICHELLE SONNEMANN (pictured).



~ Original story:


The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the killing of a family dog at a home on Elm Avenue in Sussex.

 

The furvictim was an 8-year-old male Chihuahua named Batman.

 

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, when Batman’s family got home, they couldn’t find him. The family were out to attend an event of one of their children, and had called a friend to babysit their four-year-old daughter.

 

In an interview with CBS 58, Batman’s human dad said: “It was unlike him just to disappear. He couldn't have gone far.” So, they started looking for Batman and the babysitter helped them look for him. The family searched all through the house and then drove through the surrounding neighborhoods.

 

Batman’s human dad said: “Obviously with a pet going missing, all these terrible thoughts are flowing through your head, you know did he get hit by a car? Did a coyote get him, or any type of animal? Or did somebody scoop him up, take him, and just not return him? Just like a child, you pour your blood, sweat, and tears into this being.”

 

The family also reached out to Lost Dogs of Wisconsin on Facebook to report Batman missing.

 

The following day, Friday, January 26, 2024, the family’s 11-year-old daughter came home from her grandma’s house and when she went into her bedroom, she noticed on the wall what she thought was red paint. The girl then called her father who moved a pile of blankets and stuffed animals and found Batman lifeless. Batman was found with a possible stab wound and a plastic bag tied over his head.

 

The family alerted the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office and then tried to get a hold of the 18-year-old babysitter whom they have known since she was a baby.

 

Batman’s human dad explained to CBS 58: “She didn't answer but we wanted to know what happened. She was watching our four-year-old daughter on Thursday night which then makes us even more terrified.” He then added: “We've known her. Our children love and care for her. What did [Batman] do that would make her do something so horrific to him?”

 

The family eventually got in touch with the babysitter’s mom, who was also a close friend of the family. The mom said she would find her daughter but Batman’s family never heard from them.

 

CBS 58 reports that the babysitter “was questioned in relation to the killing and was arrested for cruelty to animals.”

 

Batman’s human dad also told CBS 58: “Since we bought this home, she has been our babysitter. You walk down the hallway, and you know what had happened in this room. I want her to understand that she just didn't take our pet away. She took a family member from us.”

 

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SONNEMANN's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office.


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Please help Madison Police identify suspect in connection with an animal cruelty investigation

- Wisconsin, USA -


~ Update: December 7, 2023


The Madison Police Department announced that the suspect has been apprehended.

Police said that 32-years-old LUCAS STUART SMITH (pictured) of Mazomanie, was arrested in Madison on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, for mistreating animals, abandoning an animal and three counts of felony bail jumping.


Online arrest records show that SMITH is being held at the Dane County Jail.


Details about the animals involved in the case have not been disclosed. I will update the article as I know more.



~ Original story:


The Madison Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance with an animal cruelty investigation.


Police said that on the early afternoon of Friday, November 10, 2023, the suspect they are looking for was caught on video near an SUV in the 700 block of Rethke Avenue.


Police did not disclose any details about the incident they are investigating and have released the photos below. According to the release, the suspect was captured on video at around 2:30 p.m.


If you recognize the individual, please, come forward and contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at (608) - 266 - 6014. Alternatively, you can submit your tips online. Thank you!


Information may be shared anonymously and could be eligible for a monetary reward.


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Link included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.









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