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MICHAEL REINHOLD KONSCHAK who murdered and skinned two dogs yet to be charged with animal cruelty

Updated: Jun 8, 2023

- Connecticut, USA -


A family whose two dogs were murdered and skinned by 62-years-old hunter MICHAEL REINHOLD KONSCHAK (pictured) rightfully wants animal cruelty charges lodged against him in addition to the other charges he is facing in connection with this case.


It all started on November 18, 2022, when two beautiful 9-year-old Czech Shepherds named Cimo, a male, and Lieben a female, escaped through the damaged backyard fence of their family’s home in Ridgefield. Reportedly, a bear possibly tore down part of the fence.


Their family, the Caviolas, spent weeks looking for them, put up fliers, and reached out to social media for assistance.

Eyewitness News reports that on December 12, 2022, Ms. Erin Caviola received a call from someone who pointed the finger at KONSCHAK. Ms. Caviola also received distressing pictures showing Cimo and Lieben dead. The Voiceless Victims had also been beheaded.


KONSCHAK, a respiratory therapist who served in the U.S. Air Force, claimed that he mistook the dogs for coyotes. He told authorities that after he shot one of them with a crossbow, the other one came at him aggressively.

KONSCHAK went on to say that he then took the deceased animals to his home and skinned them. Eyewitness News reports that according to arrest warrant, KONSCHAK said the outcome of the skinning was “unsatisfactory” and discarded the pelts in the trash. “He said he threw the rest of the animals' remains in the woods around where he killed them,” reports Eyewitness News.


On February 8, 2023, Police with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection arrested KONSCHAK, of Carmel, Putnam County, NY, on charges including tampering with evidence, forgery, interfering with a law enforcement officer, and hunting-related violations.


On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Danbury Superior Court KONSCHAK’s lawyer, Brian Romano, argued that Cimo and Lieben’s deaths were an “hunting accident” and applied for a special probation program that could have resulted in the charges being erased. Romano requested accelerated rehabilitation, a pre-trial probation program that, if successfully completed, allows the case to be dismissed.


Danbury State’s Attorney David Applegate objected to the accelerated rehabilitation and he rightfully pointed out that KONSCHAK didn’t come forward until he’d been caught and that his version of the facts was filled with inconsistencies.


According to Bronx News, Applegate said: “When he approached those dogs, and I understand very quickly he cut those dogs up, he would have noticed that the male dog had been neutered, and he would have noticed that the female dog had a large hysterectomy scar, which would show anyone who knows anything about wildlife or has ever owned a pet that these weren't coyotes. Coyotes don't get surgery in the wild. They were clearly domestic animals. And at that point, if he'd done the right thing, he would've saved the family a massive amount of grief, but that's not what he did.” Applegate rightfully accused KONSCHAK of trying to “preserve himself rather than do the right thing.”


Bronx News reports that during the hearing KONSCHAK said: “This was simply an honest case of mistaken identity based on their physical appearance and their pursuit of two deer that morning, as well as lack of collars or identifying tags. I made a reasonable judgement call based on these observations.”


Judge Robin Pavia ruled the allegations were too serious and rejected KONSCHAK’s lawyer’s request.


As reported by Bronx News, KONSCHAK had been hunting in that area “with verbal permission from the landowner for almost 30 years.” And yet, he could not tell apart a dog from a coyote!


KONSCHAK was released on a $15,000 bond and a court date was set for April 12, 2023, in Danbury Superior Court.

On April 12, 2023, Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Deborah Mabbet read into the record that the case was continued to May 23, 2023. Judge Charles M. Stango explained that attorneys in the case were gathering more information on the case before proceeding.


Online records show that KONSCHAK is due back in court on July 11, 2023.


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Cimo and Lieben’s picture shared from Facebook Group Justice For Cimo and Lieben


KONSCHAK’s picture is a still image of a video published by Eyewitness News


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Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue’s staff face charges after hundreds of animals were found mistreated

- Virginia, USA -


Following a months-long investigation into the mistreatment of innocent animals at Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue in the Town of Round Hill, more than a hundred (100) animals were rescued by Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) and more than a dozen criminal charges have been filed against the organization’s staff.


A press release by the Loudoun County Government identified the individuals who are facing charges as 51-years-old KIMBERLY T. HALL (pictured – Via Linked In), 50-years-old NICOLE METZ, and 22-years-old ALEX HALL.


According to the release, in February 2023, authorities responded to a call for service at a home in Round Hill. Once on the scene, they noticed “a large number of animals living in deplorable conditions” so LCAS were alerted and an investigation was launched.


The inspection inside the residence led Humane Law Enforcement Officers to find forty-two (42) animals who “were housed in a manner that threatened their health and safety.”


As stated in the release, a search of the HALL’s residence, “which appeared to be one of the sites from which the animal rescue was being operated, found all of the home’s floors covered with feces and urine. Officers also found most of the animals were confined to crates, some of which were stacked on top of each other. Many of the animals needed veterinary care.”


As part of the investigation, a search warrant was also executed at METZ’s home, “which is located next door. Conditions in both locations were found to be unsanitary, hazardous and consistent with hoarding.”


On February 16 and February 17, 2023, a total of hundred and two (102) animals were removed and transferred to LCAS, including twenty-eight (28) cats, seventy (70) dogs, two (2) rabbits, and two (2) parakeets.


As a result of the investigation, KIMBERLY T. HALL, who served as the organization’s director of operations, was charged with eight counts of animal cruelty and two counts of failure to acquire a certificate of veterinary inspection.


NICOLE METZ, who served as the executive director of the Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue, which was formerly known as Paw & Hoof Animal Rescue, was charged with seven counts of animal cruelty, two counts of failure to acquire certificate of veterinary inspection, one count of allowing an animal with a contagious disease to roam, and one count of obstructing justice.


ALEX HALL, who was formerly the organization’s director of marketing, was charged with eight counts of animal cruelty.


The release further stated that: “In addition to charges of animal cruelty, Kimberly Hall and Metz are alleged to have brought animals into Virginia without the required documentation for the importation of the animals. The Humane Law Enforcement Officers’ investigation revealed text messages that indicate Hall, Metz and their associates brought a number of animals from out of state to shelters in Northern Virginia, including cats with contagious diseases and dogs that had attacked or killed other dogs, inaccurately claiming them to be strays found in the local community. These communications have prompted a search for the whereabouts of approximately 100 additional animals that were received by the rescue from various sources and are presently unknown. Some are presumed to be buried in the suspects’ yards based on their communications and the execution of additional search warrants by officers that substantiated this finding.”


On April 7, 2023, an initial civil hearing resulted in the Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue being dissolved, and METZ being prohibited from serving as staff or a volunteer for any animal-related business or nonprofit for a period of ONLY one year.


On the morning of Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KIMBERY T. HALL and NICOLE METZ are scheduled to face charges in General District Court.


Chris Brosan, Chief of Humane Law Enforcement, said: “This case is particularly disturbing because the individuals involved are the very people who were entrusted by overwhelmed pet owners and rural shelters to look out for the welfare of animals. Our investigation shows that they knowingly kept the animals in filthy conditions and allowed their health to suffer, while continuing to acquire more animals.”


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Mother swan stolen, separated from her babies and mate, murdered, cooked, and eaten

- New York, USA -


The Town of Manlius Police Department has arrested three teenagers in connection with the theft of a mother swan and her four cygnets and the killing of the mother swan.

Police said the three monsters are aged 16, 17, and 18 years old. The latter has been identified as EMAN HUSSAN (pictured).


During a press conference, Manlius Police Captain Tina Stanton said that on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, they received information that a mother swan known as Faye, and her four babies were missing from a fenced-in pond owned by the City of Manlius.


Captain Stanton said that an investigation was launched and that at that point they were not sure whether they “had a crime.” Police distributed a press release and reached out to the public for information. Tips from citizens advised police that two cygnets may be at Black Friday Bins located in Shop City Plaza in the Town of Salina. Police obtained search warrants and responded to the location where two of Faye’s babies were found.

At the press conference, Manlius Police Sgt. Ken Hatter explained that police interviewed staff where at least one of the teenagers was employed. The 16-year-old employee turned himself in to the police.


Police gave the cygnets to the biologist who is contracted by the Village of Manlius to ensure the health and wellbeing of the swans.


As the investigation continued, police received more information about the whereabouts of the remaining two cygnets. Officers then responded to the given location, a private residence in the city of Syracuse, and found Faye’s two other babies. The two babies were also turned over to the same biologist. All four babies will be cared for and returned to the pond in about six weeks when they are old enough to survive on their own.


Reporters present at the press conference asked police how and when the three teenagers got into the pond. Police answered that just after midnight on Saturday, they hopped over a fence encircling Goose Lake Park. At the time, Faye was nesting by Manlius Swan Pond. Two of the criminals held her down to capture her and then murdered her. They then stole her four cygnets, leaving behind Manny, Faye’s longtime mate.


Mayor Paul Whorrall, who was also present at the press conference, explained that when Faye’s babies are returned to the pond, Manny will then be removed because after losing Faye, he can become “combative.” As many of you know, swans do mate forever. One of the reasons why I love them so much! The biologist will care for Manny until another location can be found.

Reportedly, the three monsters took mama Faye to the home of the aunt of one of them where she was cooked and eaten by family and friends.


Sgt. Ken Hatter said the three criminals claimed they thought Faye was a “large duck” and that they “did not have any idea of the significance the swans had on this community,” or that the swans are owned by the village.


Sgt. Hatter said that when he asked the three criminals what they intended to do with the cygnets, they said they were going to raise them as pets.


The three monsters were arrested on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, criminal mischief in the second degree, a class D felony, conspiracy in the fifth degree, a class B misdemeanor, and criminal trespass in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor. The 16-year-old and the 17-year-old were released to their parents because they are juveniles, HUSSAN was released on his own recognizance and a court date was set for June 15, 2023, for his arraignment at the Village of Manlius Court at 6:30 p.m.


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