Two dogs found decapitated, Sheriff searching for information

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officeguy said:
If this involved pitbull carcasses, I would buy a gang or dogfighting tie-in. Black labs are either pets or hunting dogs.
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Don't be fooled thinking dog fighting is exclusive to pits/bully breeds. I get your point though. Just tossing out possible motives.
 
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black dog said:
Thanks, I didnt know that. The only Black Lab that I ever saw in the valley was below me in one of those big houses on the other side of Miss Parletts old home. And he kept tight rein on that dag.
How is Barney Fife and his wife doing? And I gotta ask, What brought you down to the swamp and up his driveway?
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they are doing fine, we were eating crabs
 
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Latest update:

3 p.m. UPDATE: July 16, 2019- St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Technicians transported both dogs to a local veterinarian hospital for an assessment and evaluation. The dogs were determined to be male and ages are unknown at this time. The dogs are being transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University where necropsies will be performed in attempt to gather additional investigative information. Updates will be provided as warranted.
 
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From The St. Mary's County Times post on FB:

𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀
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𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑓𝑓 𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟

The forensic examination of two decapitated Labrador Retrievers found dumped in a wooded area in Mechanicsville Sunday has been completed, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron has told The County Times.

The forensic data will be used to further the animal cruelty case, Cameron said, but detectives are not releasing details from the report because it might compromise the investigation.

“There are details that only the perpetrator would know,” Cameron said Thursday in a telephone interview. “It’s pure evil; it’s just absolutely awful.”
The sheriff’s office has no suspects in the case and have not had any successful leads as to who might have killed the dogs.

The dogs were found by a property owner on Parlett Morgan Road; the dogs were discarded a little more than five feet from the roadway in thick vegetation, Cameron said.

The heads were missing from the dogs, which were both determined to be male and weighing 80 pounds or more.

The bodies were taken to a local veterinarian for an initial examination but a detective transported the dogs to Virginia Polytechnical Institute (Virginia Tech) for a more thorough necropsy.

Cameron said the agency’s detectives were searching the Internet and social media for reports of lost dogs anywhere, not just St. Mary’s County.
Cameron said detectives were examining multiple potential scenarios to explain the beheading of the two dogs.

“You don’t rule anything out,” said Cameron. “We’ll have the forensic details of the case, but ultimately I believe this case will be dependent on information from the public.

“We’re continuing to push this case to the public.”

Anyone with information on the possible owners of the dogs, or anyone with information on this case, is asked to contact DFC. Rachael Roszell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8108 or by email at Rachael.Roszell@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

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UPDATE: July 19, 2019- Necropsies were completed on both dogs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and valuable investigative information was obtained. Results of the necropsies will not be released due to the sensitive nature of the information and adverse effects to the ongoing investigation. The remains of the dogs will be retained for return to the owner(s), if not complicit in the crime, or for a humane burial at a later date. At this time, the owner(s) of the dogs remain unidentified and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance with information on the identity of the owner(s). Anyone with information on this case, is asked to contact Detective Edward Vogt at (301) 475-4200 extension *8145 or by email at Edward.Vogt@stmarysmd.com.
 
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officeguy said:
The longer this goes without an owner coming forward about two missing labs, the more I think this was the owner who disposed of them.
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Unfortunately, thinking the same thing. It just does not seem possible that somebody in this area is missing two black labs and have not reported them. Unless the poor things were stolen out of state and bought here to dispose of. Just so damn sad.
 
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luvmygdaughters said:
Unfortunately, thinking the same thing. It just does not seem possible that somebody in this area is missing two black labs and have not reported them. Unless the poor things were stolen out of state and bought here to dispose of. Just so damn sad.
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Pretty sure the detectives have checked with the shelters, animal control and humane societies in a good size circle on whether they are aware of anyone looking for 'two adult black labs about 80lbs each'. My money is on these dogs being fairly local and eventually someone will talk. I know everyone loses their sh|t if you mention the amish puppy mills in the area but as an investigator, I would start looking within a few miles of where the dogs were found before I go off to chase down some Baltimore dogfighting conspiracy.

And then there is a good chance that the sheriffs dept. already has a lead on who disposed of the dogs but prefers not to show their cards. They may just be waiting for a DNA test between some puppies from the farmers market and the subject dogs to come back :whistle:.
 
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officeguy said:
Pretty sure the detectives have checked with the shelters, animal control and humane societies in a good size circle on whether they are aware of anyone looking for 'two adult black labs about 80lbs each'. My money is on these dogs being fairly local and eventually someone will talk. I know everyone loses their sh|t if you mention the amish puppy mills in the area but as an investigator, I would start looking within a few miles of where the dogs were found before I go off to chase down some Baltimore dogfighting conspiracy.

And then there is a good chance that the sheriffs dept. already has a lead on who disposed of the dogs but prefers not to show their cards. They may just be waiting for a DNA test between some puppies from the farmers market and the subject dogs to come back :whistle:.
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Bravo, Sir. did you by chance, like myself, read the entire Unabridged Sherlock Holmes Collection? :) Very good primer in deductive thought.
 
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Another incident in Calvert involving a labrador killed

Calvert County Animal Control is seeking information related to a possible case of animal cruelty.

The Friends of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

On Dec. 16, 2019, Animal Control officers responded to the area of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail pier for a report of a deceased adult female chocolate Labrador retriever.

The dog was found wrapped in a multi-colored blanket with a tow chain and rope tied around the dog’s abdomen. The rope was also tied to a cinder block. The dog had suffered numerous injuries.

The animal was not wearing a collar and did not have a microchip.

Calvert County Animal Control is looking for anyone who may have noticed anything unusual in the hours and days leading up to Dec. 16 near the area of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail pier and is seeking information regarding the source of the dog’s injuries or the address where she may have resided.

If you have information, please call 410-535-1600, ext. 2526.
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https://smnewsnet.com/archives/4681...here-chocolate-labrador-retriever-was-killed/
 
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glhs837 said:
Yeah, I'll take nutjob for $500, Chris. An owner who things both dogs are rabid, and cuts the head off for testing, then dumps the bodies seems a bit far out there, probability-wise.
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Remember Dr Tifford?
Weirdo dentist who loved and adored his dog.
Dog died of old age/natural causes

And then Tifford cut him up & put him in crab pots.
Nothing illegal about it...just plain sick though...
 
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If somone didn't want the dog, they could have taken it to any of the shelters. At least if the dog was euthanized, it would be done humanely.
I agree, beachcat, people suck.
 
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SailorGirl said:
That's my son's dog too. He's a goof - the lab not my son. I open my car door and he's halfway in to greet me, nose straight to the crotch. Freshly bathed doesn't make any difference. I'm short his head is exactly eye level with it.
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I threw his stick once while I was there. Then he ate it.
 
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Future serial killer on the loose??? Those poor dogs :bawl:, why labs? I mean maybe this sicko was bit by a lab in the past and now he/she has a real hatred for them!! Either way, hope the cops find the responsible party soon!
 
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