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NIKKI CAMERLENGO, owner of Pawsitively Paradise, arrested following probe into deaths of dogs

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

The owner of Pawsitively Paradise, a dog training facility in Palm City, Martin County, was arrested after an investigation into the deaths of multiple dogs entrusted into her care.

 

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that 35-year-old NIKKI CAMERLENGO (pictured), was taken into custody on June 19, 2024, in Ft. Pierce and therefore she was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail.


CAMERLENGO has been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty in connection with the latest dog who died in her care at the facility. The furvictim, a 2-year-old Cavapoo puppy named Beau, died in March 2024.

 

The sheriff’s office also mentioned a 15-year-old Goldendoodle named Flurie and a 2-year-old Flat Coat Retriever name Mako who suddenly died while “in the sole care” of CAMERLENGO “at different times for training, boarding, or grooming.” As stated in the release, “All of the dogs were in good health prior to being taken to Pawsitively Paradise.”

 

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office opened a criminal investigation and Detective Christine Polizzi spent weeks trying to determine why Beau, Flurie, and Mako suddenly died without explanation.

 

Detective Polizzi worked closely with ASPCA forensic experts at labs in Florida as well as a lab in Texas where the remains of Beau and Flurie were sent to be examined.

 

The results of the necropsy performed on Beau revealed that “Beau’s injuries were severe and included blows to the neck, chest, belly, and private areas causing hemorrhaging to the brain.”

 

“Flurie also died from acute hemorrhaging of the brain.”

 

Mako’s family arranged for a private necropsy to be performed on him. Mako mysteriously died in 2022, and results showed that he drowned on his own vomit.

 

“Forensic experts revealed that the dogs did not die quickly, instead they succumbed to long and painful deaths”, stated the release.

 

After the Martin County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation, CAMERLENGO moved her business to Ft. Pierce, where she was located and arrested.

 

According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, after investigative reports into CAMERLENGO surfaced, multiple other reports came to light involving dogs who mysteriously died or became severely injured while in CAMERLEGO’s care.

 

Most of the furvictims were under 4 years old. Unfortunately, some of the dogs were cremated, others date back several years, and the deaths of others were not reported. This means that in lack of medical records, the deaths of these Innocent Souls could not be included in the investigation.

 

CAMERLENGO was released the same day of her arrest after posting bail. A Martin County judge ordered that she not possess or be responsible for any animals until further order of the court. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said that additional charges are expected.

 

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

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

 




 
 
 

DAQUAIN CAPRICE THIGPEN arrested in connection with the death of a defenseless dog

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Indiana, USA -

 

The Evansville Police Department arrested 30-year-old DAQUAIN CAPRICE THIGPEN (pictured).

 

According to the probable cause affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15, 2024, police received a call about a dog who had been beaten to death in the backyard of a home in the 400 block of North Morton Avenue.

 

When officers responded to the given address, they met with a man who stated that many people were talking about the incident and added that he “walked through the alley north of the home and could smell the odor of something deceased.” The man told officers that through the fence he could see a dog laying on his/her side “very obviously deceased”, stated the affidavit.

 

Police found the dead dog in the backyard. According to the affidavit, the furvictim had a muzzle on, was bloated, and covered in flies. The probable cause affidavit stated, “It appeared the dog had been deceased possibly over a day. There was minor blood spatter next to the dog.” There was no sign of food or water for the poor soul.

 

Police also found a second dog, who was alive, and two cats in kennels in the middle of the yard.

 

Some witnesses told police that THIGPEN lived at the home with his girlfriend and a child.

 

An Animal Control Officer responded to the scene to pick up the deceased dog. According to the document, the two cats and the other dog were left at the home “due to the livable conditions.” Police reported that there were some water bowls and “the cats had litter boxes that appeared to have been recently cleaned.”  

 

The following day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, Evansville Police officer Pitt was on routine patrol in the area and saw a vehicle parked in front of THIGPEN’s home that was registered to him.

 

THIGPEN was in the yard and officer Pitt questioned him about the dog. THIGPEN claimed that when he left Saturday to go pick up his brother, the dog was alive. THIGPEN told officer Pitt the dog was fine and he fed him/her pizza and chicken. He admitted to putting the muzzle on the dog but said that he/she was still able to drink. THIGPEN told the officer that he was aware the dog could not eat with the muzzle on but he did it because the dog was aggressive and had bitten people in the past.

 

THIGPEN insisted that the dog was alive when he left and accused the animal control officer of shooting him/her. THIGPEN even said that some people who do not like him fed the dog rat poison.

 

As the interview proceeded, officer Pitt noticed what appeared to be “blood droplets on the porch.” Officer Pitt asked THIGPEN if his girlfriend, Ariel Fleming, was home and he said she wasn’t. He insisted that he had no knowledge of the dog’s death and how he/she died.

 

Officer Pitt placed THIGPEN under arrest and transported him to the Vanderburgh County Jail for animal cruelty. Records show THIGPEN  was released and he is scheduled to appear at Vanderburgh County Superior Court on June 21, 2024, at 9:00a.m.


The report did not have any details about the deceased dog. His/her age, name, breed, and gender are not disclosed. It is as though this life did not mean anything. I still cannot believe that the other three Voiceless Victims were left at the home!

 

I took the liberty of naming the dead furvictim Cloud. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify this accordingly.

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the Probable Cause Affidavit provided to Voice For Us.

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.

  

 

THIGPEN’s mugshot shared from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office




 
 
 

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