Thread: Minnesota girl finds her dog's head in gift-wrapped box

There is something deeply wrong in America today. Has anyone ever heard a story like this before? I am 38 years old and Ive been reading the news for many years, but I don't ever recall a story like this one before.

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Minnesota girl finds her dog's head in gift-wrapped box

March 15, 2007, 8:58PM

Associated Press


Crystal Brown, 17, wipes away tears Wednesday in St. Paul, Minn., as she looks at a notice she had posted around her neighborhood after her dog Chevy went missing in February. Two weeks ago, Brown received a gift-wrapped package with her severed dog's head inside. Her new puppy, Diesel, plays beside her.


ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 17-year-old girl who spent weeks looking for her missing dog unwrapped a box left at her house and found the pet's severed head inside, authorities said.

Homicide investigators were looking into the case because of the "implied" terroristic threat, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray said. The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday it was offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The local chapter offered another $1,000 reward.

"This was extraordinarily heinous," said Dale Bartlett, the Humane Society's deputy manager for animal cruelty issues. "I deal with hundreds and hundreds of cruelty cases each year. When I read about this case, it took my breath away. It's horrible."

After Crystal Brown's 4-year-old Australian shepherd mix, Chevy, wandered away last month, she put up "missing" posters in her neighborhood and went door to door looking for him. She called the St. Paul animal shelter and rode the bus there several times.

"I felt empty," Brown told the Star Tribune of Minneapolis. "I couldn't talk to anyone. He was my dog. It was just me and him. ... I told him everything and he never shared any of my secrets."

Two weeks ago, a gift-wrapped box was left at the house she shares with her grandmother. The box had batteries on top, and a note that said "Congratulations Crystal. This side up. Batteries included."

Crystal opened the box and found her dog's head inside. The box also contained Valentine's Day candy.

She screamed when she saw her dog's face.

"She was just hysterical," said Crystal's grandmother, Shirley Brown. "She was screaming. She said, 'Grandma, it's my dog's head!'

"I said, 'No, it can't be!'"

Authorities say the case is an isolated incident and the suspect likely knew the family. A motive is unclear.

"This was so cruel," Crystal Brown said. "This is one sick, twisted person."

She now has a new puppy, another Australian shepherd. She's named it Diesel.

"Hopefully, he'll be my best friend," she said.

This is downright frightening. I would have the police guard this family. I have never heard of such a sick thing to do.


I hope they catch this mentally ill person quick. For this girl and the publics safety.

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

There is something deeply wrong in America today. Has anyone ever heard a story like this before? I am 38 years old and Ive been reading the news for many years, but I don't ever recall a story like this one before.

No, I haven't. I have more than a few years on this young lady and I can't imagine what she is going through. The person(s) that did this must be caught. Who's to say that their sickness will stop with animals.

You read stories like this and wonder how in the world anyone can remain optimistic about the future of humanity. If this goon gets caught, he/she/they will spend a little time in jail, and probably pay a decent fine. That'll be it. I hope I'm wrong, but we are talking about Minnesota, the land of Ventura, Franken, and Ellison.

Duplicate thread. :P

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