Reward grows for golden retriever’s killer
Pledges have climbed to $10,000 for a reward fund in the case of a golden retriever in Florida who police say was wrapped in a tarp, weighted down with cinder blocks and tossed into a creek.
Parker, 4 years old, disappeared from his owner’s home in Jacksonville Beach.
Four weeks later his body, after apparently drifting free, was found — too decomposed, police say, to determine a cause of death.
Kevin Brown, Parker’s owner, said Tuesday the First Coast Crime Stoppers reward pledges have climbed to $10,000, and a Beaches businessman said he’s throwing in another $5,000, according to the Florida Times-Union.
“I’ve had calls from all over the country. It’s amazing, just the outcry and support that we’ve been getting,” Brown said. He teaches marine science and is assistant football coach at Fletcher High School. His wife, Brenda Brown, is a sign language teacher at the Beaches school.
So far $2,500 in actual funds have been received for the reward, but Crime Stoppers Executive Director Wyllie Hodges said he expects that figure to climb dramatically.
The dog was found by a passerby in the creek off Nightfall Drive in Neptune Beach, just north of the Browns’ home.
Neptune Beach businessman Louis Stuart Jr. said he’s offering $5,000 for any leads that could end in a conviction in the killing. Stuart is the founder of a nonprofit animal rescue organization.
“I couldn’t believe someone could do that to a dog,” he said. “It’s the most heinous crime I’ve ever seen committed to an animal.”
Anyone with tips can call Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477).
Posted by jwoestendiek August 25th, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animal cruelty, animals, brenda brown, cinder blocks, crimestoppers, cruelty to animals, dogs, drowned, florida, fund, golden retriever, jacksonville beach, kevin brown, neptune beach, parker, pets, pledges, reward, tarp, wrapped
Comments
Comment from Smoketoomuch
Time August 28, 2011 at 3:45 pm
A truly evil act.
The Golden Retriever is one of the sweetest breeds of all. Only the sickest of individuals could do such I thing, and I hope that he is apprehended quickly and dealt with in a manner commensurate with the pure evil that is this “Murder”.
Condolences to Parker’s loved ones – you are in our thoughts.
Comment from Sandy
Time September 14, 2011 at 11:17 am
Karma is a bitch! They will get their day! RIP, sweet Parker!
Comment from Sandra and Goldie
Time September 14, 2011 at 11:43 am
OMG, My heart just crys for you and your family !! I cannot express how deeply sorry that your beautiful pets had to endure this terrible fate. Goldie and I are praying for you and your family !
Comment from Maureen
Time September 17, 2011 at 1:23 pm
My heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Parker family. I am so saddened and upset to think someone would do such an horrific act on an innocent animal. My only hope now, is to have this abuser(s) get the MAXIMUM penalty allowed for this crime!!!
Comment from Lynette
Time September 17, 2011 at 6:50 pm
My heart goes out to Parker’s family. I would be beside myself if something so horrific happened to one of my dogs. I own 8 dogs and 4 of them are goldens. I lost my first golden in 2008 to cancer. It saddens me deeply how people can inflict pain and death on an animal. I hope the person responsible for this crime will be found quickly and brought to justice.
Comment from Amelia Coates
Time September 17, 2011 at 11:54 pm
No matter the breed, no matter what animal–No creature on this earth should be treated this way!!! My heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Brown. May they find those involved in Parker’s death and may they receive the maximum sentence, if not more. RIP Parker…
Comment from colin nebe
Time September 18, 2011 at 6:33 pm
this is just wrong
i tell you the owners must be gutted
i don t know what to say
i hope the owners find some peace somewhere
Comment from brenda
Time September 18, 2011 at 8:23 pm
AS a life long lover of golden retrievers and a current owner of 2, i literally dont know what to say. I am totally speechless and literally ready to vomit.
Comment from Paul Hester
Time September 19, 2011 at 10:20 am
It is a great sadness for Parker’s family, and the murder of Parker himself is worth the evil, vile perpetrator to suffer the same fate “it” inflicted on Parker, his family and humanity itself. SO sorry to the Brown’s for losing their best friend. WE all need to look after each other in our community, and ensure any intruder is met with sudden and overwhelming force to prevent this from happening to more great companions like Parker. If you hear a dog barking, please check it out, because there is usually something that is different that got their attention (except barking and playing with neighbor dogs).
Comment from Denise Becker
Time September 19, 2011 at 10:45 am
Im so very sorry to hear of this horrible dispicable act on your beautiful baby 
we too are golden owners for the last 17 years, My heart just breaks for your family .. I hope to god the authorities find who did this to your precious baby and they are prosecuted to the fullest! I cannot stop crying reading this:( …. no aniaml should ever have to suffer like this from such evil in this world.. my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of such saddness
Comment from marcy becker
Time September 19, 2011 at 10:32 pm
there was news about a pitbull who had a 15 lb weight tied to his neck and thrown into a creek..I wonder if there may be a connection. It was news channel 8 Tampa!!
Comment from Judi Honea
Time September 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm
WHY? Why are there monsters out there with no hearts? How can anyone do such a cruel act to a living creature? Why should they continue to live? They do not deserve to live. Let them suffer the same death. My heart hurts for this poor baby and his family. I have never known such a devoted loving breed. God love this precious angel and his family and God punish his killer.
Comment from gloria salinas
Time December 25, 2011 at 6:20 am
IN THE NAME OF SANITY…WHEN IS THE LAW GOING TO PROTECT THE VULNERABLE…WHEN!!!!????
Comment from Terri
Time August 27, 2011 at 5:03 pm
My heart-felt condolences to Parker’s family and all that loved him. I pray this person is found and severly punished. Kudos to those who offer help with the reward! Way to go FTU!!!
Paw’s up to all who care from the heart.