PRESS RELEASE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Deputies Seeking Suspect Who Slaughtered Horse Near Immokalee
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding the person or persons who slaughtered a horse near Immokalee, extracted the meat and left the remains behind.
Agriculture Unit deputies responded to a pasture off State Road 29 on Thursday after the remains of a horse were found.
Detectives said someone entered the fenced pasture sometime between noon Tuesday and 8 a.m. Thursday and led the horse to a neighboring pasture where they butchered the animal. Deputies said it appears the suspect or suspects were after the horse’s meat-based upon the remains left at the scene.
An investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300 (non-emergency), or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.780.TIPS (8477).
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Detectives said someone entered the fenced pasture sometime between noon Tuesday and 8 a.m. Thursday and led the horse to a neighboring pasture where they butchered the animal.
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