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FRANKLIN C. ZEIGLER III charged with decapitating a defenseless seagull

Updated: Jul 26, 2024

- New Jersey, USA -

 

On July 6, 2024, the North Wildwood Police Department responded to Morey’s Pier, at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue for an animal cruelty incident.

 

Officers learned from witnesses on scene that a male had decapitated a seagull.

Witnesses identified 29-year-old FRANKLIN C. ZEIGLER III (pictured via Facebook) as the male who had committed the crime.

 

Police said in a press release that during the investigation ZEIGLER “was irate and uncooperative with officers on an unrelated investigation” which then resulted in his arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

 

Detective Vincent Deritis, North Wildwood Police Department’s humane law enforcement officer, conducted a follow-up investigation and the evidence he gathered included pictures and witness statements.

ZEIGLER admitted to killing the seagull. Reportedly, the poor bird tried to take ZEIGLER’s daughter’s french fries, so in a fit of rage, ZEIGLER attacked the seagull and ripped off his/her tiny head. ZEIGLER then asked Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks’ staff for a trash bag while holding the lifeless seagull.

 

ZEIGLER was additionally charged with 3rd degree animal cruelty. He was placed on a summons on the above charges as per bail reform and released pending a future court date.

 

I took the liberty of naming the Voiceless Victim Volare for the tribute image.

 

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HEINRICH KARLOS GONZALEZ MULLER arrested for animal cruelty and animal fighting

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old HEINRICH KARLOS GONZALEZ MULLER (pictured).

 

Court records show that GONZALEZ MULLER is facing a combination of one hundred and twenty-two (122) felony counts of cruelty to animals and animal fighting and baiting.

 

According to the probable Cause Affidavit obtained by Voice For Us through public search records, on April 27, 2024, Deputy Claxton and Deputy Banes responded to 38518 Ilex Trail in Eustis “in reference to a 911 hang up call to service.”

 

Upon arrival, deputies walked to the rear of the property to try to ascertain who called 911. Further behind the property, deputies saw 30-50 plus Hispanic males who became startled by the deputies’ presence and started loading up their vehicles with chickens in cages before speeding out of the property. The deputies then walked to the back of the property and discovered thirteen (13) chickens, and a goat. Sadly, in a hole, they also found at least ten (10) dead chickens.

 

The deputies reported that the property had a shooting range, as well as an animal fighting ring with a score board hanging on a post.

 

During the walk, the deputies came across two enclosed trailers and they could hear roosters crowing inside. Animal Control was alerted and Animal Control Investigator Wallyn responded to the scene. She saw multiple wire type cages next to abandoned vehicles scattered to the rear of the property. She then opened the trailers to let air in and found several roosters panting.

 

Officials were able to determine that GONZALEZ MULLER was the property owner after running a search on the Lake County Property appraiser's website. They also learned that 38518 Ilex Trail was his mailing address.

 

At that point a search warrant was executed and officials discovered and confiscated seventy-two (72) items of cockfighting paraphernalia including but not limited to gaffs, knives, spur saws, dubbing shears, waxed string, sparing muffs, rooster performance enhancement drugs, scales, and scabbards.

 

During the search, forty (40) live rosters were removed. The poor souls had no water. According to the affidavit, one of the forty roosters was found outfitted with items indicating that he was being prepared to fight. The roosters were taken to Lake County Animal Shelter to be evaluated. Sadly, seven (7) of them had to be euthanized due to the injuries sustained during the damn fights.

 

When searching the hole with the deceased chickens inside, officials found that one of them was still alive with his/her chest area slashed open. The affidavit stated, “It seems to have been discarded in the hole to die.”

 

GONZALEZ MULLER was arrested on June 16, 2024. Court records show that his arraignment is scheduled for July 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

 

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GONZALEZ MULLER's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Lake County Sheriff's Office

 




 
 
 

LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES arrested - More than a hundred birds and five dogs removed from his duplex

- Tennessee, USA -

 

The Memphis Police Department arrested 47-years-old LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES (pictured).

 

Police said it all started with a noise complaint by a neighbor of one Nutbush home.

Animal Control Officers with Memphis Animal Services responded to VALLELANES’ home in the 4000 block of Bayliss Avenue after a neighbor complained that there were multiple noisy roosters, chickens, and pigs.

 

ACO went to the property to confront VALLELANES.  He became defensive, and caused a disturbance, so Memphis Police were called in for assistance.

ACO said he took about three to four dogs inside the house from the backyard.

ACO reported seeing a dog, who was tied to an iron chain, with injuries that could be similar to injuries caused by dogfighting. According to ACO, the dog also had a swollen, fresh bite on the front of the neck, along with abrasions on both his ears, bloodshot eyes, and a slight limp.

 

Oficers also saw roosters, hens and chickens who were being kept in inadequate, cramped, and feces-coated cages. The cages had no bedding or protection from the elements.

ACO that the roosters had their combs and spurs cut, an indication of cockfighting.

 

On Monday, January 8, 2024, Memphis Police assisted MAS ACO with the removal of more than a hundred birds and five dogs.

 

In a Facebook post, MAS said: “Our final count was 107 birds from this case.”

The post goes on to say: “Memphis Animal Services has just taken in 85 birds from one location in what may be a long, drawn-out court case. We do not have the staff, space, or other resources to care for [these] many animals, and an intake this huge will impact the level of care received across all areas of the building.”

 

As explained in the post, what would help MAS cope with this new challenge is fosters and adopters for cats and dogs who were already at the shelter.

MAS advised that none of the birds are available at this time, and they don't know if or when they will be.

 

Please check with MAS if you are interested in adopting and/or fostering. Thank you!

 

VALLELANES is charged with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals. Online arrest records maintained by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office show that VALLELANES’ hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

 

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VALLELANES’ mugshot shared from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office


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