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Two people charged in murder of Bellmead animal control officer |
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Updated:
Two men, who are already in jail in
Bobby Evans’ family said when he was
found shot to death last year in the
doorway of the animal control office in
Bellmead they had no idea what happened,
and although now brings closure, it's
still hard.
It's an emotional day for the family of
Bobby Evans. "At first we thought this
was never going to get solved, we were
never going to know what happened and we
finally know," Evans daughter Crystal
said.
Investigators charged two men already in
Investigators said James Ramirez and
Jerry Newland were stealing meth making
materials last June when Evans arrived
at work. That's why officers say the two
shot Evans.
According to police, he was in the right
place, unfortunately at the wrong time.
"Bobby was out there doing his job and
these people were out there and
unfortunately what happened happened,"
Investigator Fred Rhea said.
"It makes you very upset to know it
happened for no reason, I mean, if it
happens at all it's going to bother you,
but to know they just did it is hard,"
Crystal said.
"They need to be put to death because
they murdered someone for no reason.
They ended someone's life for no reason.
They don't have a right to life," Evans’
widow Debbie said.
Investigators wouldn't go into detail
about evidence they have against these
two suspects, but said there is
substantial evidence.
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Reward
Offered In
(Dec. 4, 2007) — The
Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for
information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the
person or people responsible for killing and skinning a large dog in
Huntsville, Ark. and draping the animal’s skin over a teacher’s home gate.
The Case:
News reports give the
following account: The dog’s skin was super-glued to the gate of a
Animal Cruelty:
Getting the serious
attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases
involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in
protecting the community. The connection between animal cruelty and
human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between
animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms
violations to battery and sexual assault.
“Those who abuse animals
can be dangerous to society,” said Dale Bartlett, The HSUS’ deputy manager
for animal cruelty issues. “Americans have no tolerance for violence
against the creatures who share our world.”
The Investigators:
The Madison County
Sheriff's Office is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is
asked to call 479-565-1522.
Resources:
The HSUS Animal Cruelty
Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about the
connection between animal cruelty and human violence while providing a
variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals,
educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal
cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal
cruelty. Visit: humanesociety.org/cruelty.
Media Contact:
Pepper Ballard,
301-258-1417,
pballard@humanesociety.org
The Humane Society of
the
The Humane Society of
the
Celebrating Animals,
Confronting Cruelty
