PETITION TARGET: Sheriff Mike Kelley from the Will County Sheriff’s Office
Six pit bulls were brutally tortured, killed, and then dumped like garbage on the side of the road in Crete Township, Illinois, according to local NBC News. Investigators said the dogs showed signs of dogfighting, raising serious concerns about the cruelty they may have endured before their deaths.
Township workers discovered black garbage bags containing the bodies of the six pit bulls, each weighing approximately 45 to 55 pounds. The images were so graphic that 21 Alive News refused to publish them without significant blurring.
“This is much more than an animal abuse case,” said James Glasgow, the Will County State’s Attorney, to NBC News. “These animals were mistreated when they were alive, and they were treated horribly in their death.”
“This is not just an animal cruelty case—this is a public safety issue,” he added at a Will County Press Release.
First Secure Bank Group initially put up a $5,000 reward, and Pets and Vets USA added another $20,000 for information leading to an arrest. However, those responsible have yet to be brought to justice.
Sign our petition urging the Will County Sheriff’s Office to pursue every lead in a thorough and urgent investigation into the brutal killings of these six pit bulls, including any possible connection to illegal dogfighting, and bring those responsible to justice.
If you have any information about the dogs found in Crete, call Crime Stoppers of Will County at 1-800-323-6734 or text 274637.
