According to the American television network CBS NewsCounty Sheriff’s Office Humboldt found the remains of more than 100 dogs in an animal sanctuary California during an investigation into alleged animal crueltywhere reports indicate that 70 of the dogs examined died from stab wounds. bullet.
The research in Miranda’s Rescuea refuge and animal sanctuary located in Fortuna, Californiabegan the Wednesday April 22after the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported it received credible information regarding alleged cases of serious animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud and conspiracy.
Faced with this scenario, the Californian shelter and sanctuary, originally founded as a non-profit organization under the policy of “no sacrifice”remained under criminal investigation for almost two months for alleged animal cruelty and fraud, after the discovery of mass graves on his property, located in Eurekacounty seat.
Given this situation, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office concluded the search last Sunday June 28 and announced that he had unearthed the intact remains of 117 dogs at two excavation sites, so that the criminal investigation It is just beginning and could extend for a longer period prolonged.
Miranda’s Rescue: A fraudulent and abusive operation
According to Los Angeles Timesone of the most prestigious newspapers in the United States, the police intervention was carried out after the authorities received complaints in April about the operation of the shelter. This led to requesting a search warrant in order to dig on the property, due to suspicion of burials in common graves.
Under the circumstances, the investigation was assigned to the Major Crimes Division of the county, and the case exposed Shannon Miranda and its animal sanctuary, Miranda’s Rescue, classified as an allegedly fraudulent operation and abusive that exploited animals in vulnerable situations and the people who loved them.
Humboldt County Major Crimes Division excavated the areas authorized by the court order and recovered the bodies of 117 dogs, most in intact condition. Additionally, police teams found two dozen skulls, hundreds of bones and approximately 600 necklaces for dogs, all stained with blood.
On the other hand, images captured by trail cameras were shared on social networks in which bodies thrown and dogs subjected to euthanasia after their families were informed that they had been adopted. According to these publications, everything was happening while Miranda continued to receive more animals.
Several animals were shot dead.
In accordance with Allen McCloskey Native American political activist and former California State Party delegate representing the 2nd district of the California State Assembly, some remains were in advanced condition of decomposition, making it impossible to safely remove them from the burial site in Eureka.
“The senator Mike McGuire partnered with Shannon Miranda despite repeated warnings from people who knew the truth about what was really happening within that organization,” concluded Allen McCloskey, who stated that a significant number of animals delivered to the organization were missing, but not registered.
The remains of over 100 dogs were found at a Northern California animal sanctuary during an investigation into suspected animal cruelty, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday. Preliminary reports say 70 of the dogs examined had died from gunshot wounds.
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