Gift wrapped head of missing dog left for girl

[Rick C]

This is one sick story . . . .

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) -- A 17-year-old girl who spent weeks looking for her missing dog unwrapped a box left on her doorstep and found the pet's severed head inside, authorities said.

Homicide investigators were looking into the case because of the "implied" terroristic threat, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray said. The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday it was offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

"This was extraordinarily heinous," said Dale Bartlett, the Humane Society's deputy manager for animal cruelty issues. "I deal with hundreds and hundreds of cruelty cases each year. When I read about this case, it took my breath away. It's horrible."

Two weeks ago, a gift-wrapped box was left at the house Crystal shares with her grandmother. The box had batteries on top, and a note that said "Congratulations Crystal. This side up. Batteries included."

Crystal opened the box and found her dog's head inside. The box also contained Valentine's Day candy.

Crystal screamed when she saw her dog's face.


http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/03/15....ap/index.html

Rick C
www.goldentales.ca

[Loves Labs]

I'm at a loss for words.....that just makes me sick to my stomach.:sad:

[Stacer]

Holy crap. You have to be some kind of sick to do that to a pet and even sicker to dismember it, gift wrap it, and send it to the owner. It's safe to say that girl is scarred for life.

[luckypenny]

I'd hate to imagine what else this person is capable of doing. It's terrifying.

[heidiho]

That is really just a disgusting thing to do,i could not imagine finding my pet like that,i pray they get caught and punished accordingly........

[lizzieblue]

Speechless absolutely speechless!
Poor baby, I hope there was no prolonged suffering for you
I hope the sicko is caught and severly punished
Definately a few 'chips' missing there!
Scary sick,sick & scary stuff....