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- Illinois, USA -


The Batavia Police Department arrested 36-years-old BRENNAN K. LOEFFLER (pictured), accused of killing a defenseless cat by running over him/her several times with a motor vehicle.


According to a media release by the Batavia Police Department obtained by Voice For Us, on the late morning of Friday, August 4, 2023, police responded to a business in the 900 block of West Wilson Street in Batavia after they received a report about a deceased cat inside a box found in the business’ dumpster.


Video surveillance from the business revealed a gut-wrenching scene. Footage showed that on the late evening of the day before, a male deliberately drove over the cat, inside a cardboard box, several times then proceeded to discard of the furbaby in the dumpster.


The cat was microchipped and investigators were able to identify his/her guardian. An investigation led to LOEFFLER, a relative of the cat’s guardian. LOEFFLER was identified as the male seen in the video committing the vile act.


LOEFFLER, who resides in the 500 block of South Harrison Street, turned himself in to the Batavia Police Department on the morning of Saturday, September 2, 2023, and was transported to the Kane County Jail. Court records show the same day the murderer attended the bond hearing via Zoom and was released on his own personal recognizance. Records further show that the murderer is scheduled to appear at Kane County Circuit Court on September 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Elizabeth K. Flood.


The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office filed against the murderer one felony count of animal torture, one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals, and two misdemeanor counts of violation of animal owner’s duties.


Authorities did not disclose the name of the furbaby, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Bellflower for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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LOEFFLER's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Batavia Police Department.


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- Ohio, USA -


I cannot begin to imagine what a person goes through when their beloved furbaby is murdered by someone who swore to protect and serve!


Not just in Lorain County Ohio, but across the globe people are furious, indignant, disappointed, and most of all, heartbroken by what happened to an innocent 3-year-old Labrador/golden retriever mix named Dixie.


Ms. Tammie Kerns recounted with 3News what happened on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

It was early afternoon when four of her dogs got scared by nearby fireworks and got out of the house, so with the help of her daughter Mellenie she tried to round them up to get them back inside the home on Oberlin Avenue near 8th Street, Lorain.

Some news outlets reported that the dogs got loose as Tammie and her daughter were getting ready to leave to run some errands.


Body camera footage of the incident has been released and calls for justice for Dixie are growing louder than ever.


According to Tammie, a Lorain Police officer, identified as ELLIOTT PALMER, pulled up to her home, exited the vehicle, and told her and her daughter to get the dogs under control.

During the commotion, Dixie ran out into the street.


The graphic footage shows Dixie wagging her tail while playfully running toward her murderer. PALMER claimed he feared for his life and instead of firing a shot in the air, he fired at Dixie. The furbaby then collapsed and ran away into the street while she was bleeding. Sadly, Dixie died at the scene. Dixie did not die right away and did not die comforted by her family because as Tammie walked towards PALMER, he ordered her to stay away from her dog. In the distance Dixie can be seen dragging herself toward the sidewalk, alone, frightened, and confused.


Tammie rightfully told 3News: “After she was shot one time in the street, he should have just let it go and let us get the dog and take her where she needed to be treated. But he didn't do that. She was crawling -- useless, helpless -- in the street. He continued shooting her as she was trying to come to safety, and he just kept shooting her three more times after the first time.”


The video has been watched countless times and shared across the globe. Despite what we can all see, Captain Michael Failing, Acting Chief of Police, said in a media release that “an officer of the Lorain Police Department used force on a dog.”

I call what I saw murder!


On Friday, July 7, 2023, a Justice for Dixie rally took place outside the Lorain Police Department. The rally was held to show support for Dixie’s family, and to call for the removal of her murderer from the Lorain Police Department.

News 5 reports that Lorain Police Lt. Jacob Morris spoke with the crowd and said: “It’s great to see the concern from the community. It doesn’t have to be flattering, but it tells us exactly what concerns our community. I want to offer our condolences to the Kerns family; regardless of the situation, they're dealing with the loss of a family member, and it hurts to even say that we were involved in that.” Lt. Morris went on to say: “I know there is outrage, hurt, anger, but all of this makes a difference. We hope that it can make us better in the long run. This is about Dixie, but it certainly does open some doors up of conversations that need to be had.”


Dixie’s family repeatedly made a point that they do not approve any form of violence or threats against PALMER.

According to News 5, Jack Bradley, Lorain’s Mayor, told the news agency that PALMER is working desk duty while an internal investigation is ongoing.


WKYC reports that Lorain police said PALMER “is a young officer who is only been on the force two to three years.” Meanwhile Dixie’s family rightfully wants to sue the Department “if justice is not served.”


On Sunday, July 9, 2023, a vigil took place to remember Dixie. As reported by The Chronicle, Tammie said the turnout was further evidence of how much support the family has and how their story has touched people. Tammie said: “I am speechless, I am amazed. I want to thank everyone in our community and outside that came out today to show their support.”


I echo Tammie’s words, “He should lose his job. He should go to jail. He should rot.”


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- London, United Kingdom -


On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Met Police were dispatched to the Limehouse area in the Borough of Tower Hamlets in East London after receiving a report that a woman had been attacked by two dogs.


Upon arrival, officers found a homeless man identified as 46-years-old Louie Turnbull (pictured holding a microphone), and his two dogs, a 3-year-old male named Marshall and a 9-month-old male named Millions.


Daily Mail reports that some witnesses who saw the woman, claimed she got caught up in the dogs’ leads and was not seriously injured. Officials confirmed that the woman was not hospitalized.


A distressing video of the incident, which was widely shared online, showed cops surrounding Marshall, Millions, and Turnbull. The dogs were visibly nervous and, in an attempt, to protect their guardian, they lunged at the officers in front of them holding firearms. Keep in mind the Voiceless Victims were on a leash! One of the cops just shot at one of the dogs and the furbaby immediately collapsed. Residents at their windows and balconies of the surrounding apartments recorded the incident while shouting at police telling them to stop. Then, the other dog, still tied to the dog who had been shot, tried to run away dragging the dead dog along and another shot was fired directly at the live dog. Turnbull was tasered, placed under arrest, and charged with two dangerous dog offences.


On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Turnbull appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court to face charges of being the guardian of a dog who was dangerously out of control and being in possession of a dog while disqualified from owning or keeping a dog. Turnbull pleaded guilty to the latter.


According to This Is Local London, following his court appearance, hundreds of members of the Animal Rising group gathered outside New Scotland Yard on Westminster Embankment on the evening of May 11, 2023, and held a vigil to remember Marshall and Millions.

Dan Kidby, co-founder of Animal Rising, who was at the vigil, said: “The police have continued to act out of line with their job to serve and protect us all - now resulting in the shooting of two beautiful dogs, who hours before were happy and full of life. We’re here to show that, as a community, we will stand together, and be peaceful and defiant in the face of injustice.”


Hundreds of people also gathered outside the Met Police headquarters to protest. Turnbull was present and speaking to the crowd, he slammed the cops as “Murderers”.

Express reports that Turnbull said: “They pulled out all their weapons. They were intimidating me and the dogs. And all they were doing was trying to protect me. I had them on the lead, I was pulling them away and they just murdered them. I can’t sleep.” Turnbull also added: “It was just so disgusting. All I was doing was trying to get them back in the boat. And I was going to come out and speak to the police. But they weren’t having it.”


Another protest also took place outside Limehouse Police Station.


In a statement posted on Tower Hamlets Police’s Twitter page, the Metropolitan Police said it was aware of the video. It read: “Police were called just after 1700hrs on Sunday May 7, to a woman being attacked by a dog in Commercial Road, E14. Officers attended the location where the aggressive behavior of two dogs was of considerable concern and posed a significant threat to them. A man was arrested in connection with the incident for having a dog dangerously out of control and assault offences. No person was taken to hospital. Both dogs were destroyed by police at the scene. This is never an easy decision for an officer to take, but police have a duty to act where necessary before any further injury is caused. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards will review the circumstances of the incident.”


As reported by LBC, the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards have conducted a thorough review of the incident, including all of the available body-worn footage, and are satisfied that there are no concerns around officer conduct.

But the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will now investigate two complaints from witnesses. IOPC regional director Amanda Rowe said: “We understand the public concern regarding this incident and it is appropriate that it should be independently investigated. We will examine whether the actions of the officers involved were reasonable and proportionate in all of the circumstances and in line with relevant policy and procedure.”


A petition has been created addressed to the Home Office demanding to hold accountable the officers who killed Marshall and Millions.


Turnbull is due to appear at Snaresbrook crown court on June 6, 2023.


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Picture of Marshall and Millions shared from Twitter: Sue @Sue13800241


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