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| Case Written by Sandra Hender PTI Writer Sample Letter Written By Lynn Walker PTI Writer |
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| Michelle Chandler |
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| On July 21, 2001, Moses, a six-month-old Rat Terrier mix was shot to death in cold blood. Moses killer gave his reason for the shooting: Moses chased his cows. Let�s try to picture this. The size of a Rat Terrier puppy compared to a full-grown cow�it is obvious there is more to this story. According to Michelle, Moses' guardian, the dog killer has had a long going feud with Michelle and her family. Apparently, he leases the land that Michelle�s home is on. Michelle rents the home from the owner of the property. What is truly an outrage here, is what Michelle was told by the police officer, Deputy John Dyson. She was told that "nothing could be done as the dog killer was leasing the land from the owner, and she was only renting a house from the owner". This is just about the most ludicrous thing ever heard of. The dog�s murder was committed because the man leasing the land wants to live in the house that is rented by Michelle. It also seems to be apparent that the reason the police won�t do anything is because the dog killer's father is a very prominent man in this town. Therefore, this guy can get away with killing beloved pets; he can get away with murder. Please help bring Moses killer to justice! The senseless killing of beloved companions has got to stop; the letters you write will and do help! Please contact any of the following officials in this case. There is no way this man should go unpunished; it should not matter WHO his father is. It is so imperative that we not let this sort of thing continue. If this man had shot a person and killed them, there is no doubt where he would be at this moment. What about Moses' rights? Does anyone have the right to simply snuff out the life of a loving pet because of something as stupid as a feud going on that has nothing to do with the pet? Moses can�t stand up for his rights; but from the grave, he silently cries for justice. |
| Please write the officials listed below. The following three officials all can be reached at the same address, phone number and fax number. Unfortunately, some folks in this area either don't have email addresses or were unwilling to give them to us. Sheriff Sam Pierson Deputy John Dyson Chief of Police Jason Tomlin Lafayette County Sheriff's Office #5 Courthouse Lewisville, AR 71845 Phone: 870-921-4252 Fax: 870-921-4256 Brent Haltom District Attorney 205 Spruce Street Lewisville, AR 71845 Phone: 870-921-5761 Fax: 870-921-5762 Mark Pryor Attorney General 323 Center Street Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-2007 Mike Huckabee Governor State Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-2345 Fax: 501-682-3597 Lewisville local newspaper: Lafayette County Democrat 107 Spruce Street Lewisville, AR 71845 Phone: 870-921-5711 Fax: 870-921-5712 The other area newspapers are online. They are: Stamps, AR - lafayettecountypress Hope, AR - hopestar AR State - ardemgaz Texarkana, AR/TX - texarkanagazette The Texarkana newspaper has been listing animal abuse cases in it for the past month or so. They have really been trying to put an end to it by making the public aware of this kind of crime. They also show pictures of the animals that have been abused and tell how this abuse happened. |
| Dear Sheriff Pierson: On July 21, 2001, Moses, a six-month-old Rat Terrier mix was shot to death in cold blood. Moses' killer gave his reason for the shooting: Moses chased his cows. I am unfamiliar with laws outside of my home state; however, I am sure it is illegal to kill another's pet anywhere in this country. Discharging firearms recklessly alone is unlawful most anywhere. It has been written that the shooting actually occurred because of a long standing feud between the dog's family and a neighbor. Whether or not this is true is immaterial. The "Shooter's" standing in the community is also immaterial. Killing a pet is inexcusable, and he should be made to pay criminal and civil damages, as well as undergo psychological testing (which should not be a barrier to prosecution, but in addition to it). Thank you |
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