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Mercy's Killer is Behind Bars!
Update 08/04/2006
I am so pleased to tell you--finally!--that the Dallas County Grand Jury today indicted Deshann Quatrail Brown of a 3rd-degree felony for killing Mercy!
The 3rd-degree felony indictment is for Cruelty to Animals With the Finding of a Deadly Weapon, which carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence. Brown was originally charged with a State Jail Felony, which carries a maximum of 2 years in prison, so the DAs investigators have been able to add an additional charge to the case.
This is a wonderful "next step" in the process of finding justice for our sweet Mercy. No court date has yet been set, but we'll keep you posted with any more news we hear.
Posted 04/27/2006
The monster accused of torturing Mercy has been arrested! video clip at: www.nbc5i.com
Police Make Arrest In Torture Death Of Dog
POSTED: 8:05 am CDT April 27, 2006 - UPDATED: 1:43 pm CDT April 27, 2006
DALLAS -- A 21-year-old is in jail Thursday morning charged in the torture death of the 10-month-old puppy, Mercy, who was stabbed, doused with gasoline and set on fire and died Sunday after several surgeries.
DeShawn Brown was arrested shortly after midnight in Corinth, nearly two weeks after Mercy's tortured body was found in a wooded area April 14.
Brown is accused of stabbing the 10-month-old pit bull mix, dousing her with gasoline and setting her body on fire. He is accused of animal cruelty, a felony that could carry a sentence of up to 10 years.
Mercy was taken to Carrollton animal shelter Operation Kindness for emergency surgery. Despite numerous emergency surgeries, she died days later.
"I think all personnel in this are quite relieved to have a man in custody due to the cruelty of this crime," Sgt. Roger Patterson said.
"It's cruel and it's evil, and it takes an evil person to do that ... and there's no reason for them to do that," Rock Creek pet owner Lachelle Duvall said.
There is a public memorial service to remember Mercy this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Operation Kindness.
It was originally a private memorial, but so many viewers have asked about a service that the shelter has decided to make it public so everyone could attend.
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Now, to THROW THE BOOK AT THIS SOB!
Texas Pit Bull Puppy Stabbed and Doused With Gas Dies! - Video in Memory of Mercy (Tear Jerker!)
Posted 04/24/2006
Mercy, the 10-month-old puppy who was doused with gasoline and set on fire, has died. Her little heart just gave out. She was a gentle soul who showed remarkable strength and courage - she inspired us all!
Mercy died Sunday evening about 9:30 p.m. at the veterinary clinic where she was being treated. Doctors said Mercy showed some improvement Saturday, but her condition started to deteriorate Sunday afternoon. She was given a plasma transfusion, but shortly afterward her heart--weakened by burns over 60% over her body--stopped beating. The young pit-bull mix was rescued Friday, April 14, by a Dallas man who saw her in the wooded area behind apartments in Far North Dallas. He took the dog to Operation Kindness, where she was given immediate veterinary care. Mercy was transferred to the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center last Monday. She had surgery the following day to remove most of her burned ears and begin the painful debridement treatment. Doctors cautioned that, because of the severity and extent of her injuries--which also included stab wounds and cuts--her prognosis was guarded.
"All of us at Operation Kindness, as well as thousands of people who have been moved by her plight, are grieving for Mercy," said Jonnie England,
executive director at Operation Kindness. "We were so hopeful that this beautiful, gentle dog, who had suffered and endured unbearable pain, would pull
through in the end. It's more important than ever that the person who brutalized her be caught and brought to justice--for Mercy's sake." She will be privately cremated and her askes will be spread in Operation Kindness' Memorial Garden so she will rest in peace forever.
The reward now stands at $11,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for torturing and, ultimately, killing Mercy.
The case is being investigated by Dallas Animal Services' Cruelty Division and the Dallas Police Department.
Anyone with information should call 3-1-1 or Dallas Animal Services at 214-671-0246.
Thanks to the outpouring of support for Mercy, her veterinary bills have been covered by caring people who were touched by her plight. Donations made
For Mercy's Sake will be used to help Operation Kindness care for other unwanted, abused and neglected animals like Mercy.
A public memorial service was held at Operation Kindness' Memorial Garden on Saturday, April 29 at 10am.
THANK YOU! for caring about Mercy and all the homeless animals at:
Operation Kindness
3201 Earhart Drive,
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-418-PAWS
FAX: 972-417-8956
Our hearts are broken by the loss of Mercy.
www.pet-abuse.com
www.operationkindness.org
A poem for Mercy...
Read Larry Powell's column on Mercy...
(WARNING - Images below are GRAPHIC)
Mercy -
the day she arrived at OK after being stabbed and burned and left to die
Mercy - after first surgery
Mercy - after debriding procedure
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