A Texas man was apprehended for suspected dog theft and murder.

Allegedly, 12 dogs were killed by Stuart Duncan Hammonds during arguments with his girlfriend.

A Texas man was apprehended for suspected dog theft and murder.
A Texas man was apprehended for suspected dog theft and murder.

In Texas, a man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty for adopting pets and then allegedly killing them.

On Oct. 3, the Bowie County Sheriff's Office received reports of several missing dogs from local homes. One of the callers claimed that a suspected dog thief resided in the area.

Deputies visited the home of Stuart Duncan Hammonds and his girlfriend in the Simms area. KSLA reported that they detected a foul odor, which they believed to be from decaying animals.

Stuart Duncan Hammonds, 24, has been charged with 12 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals.
Stuart Duncan Hammonds, 24, has been charged with 12 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals. (Bowie County Correctional Center)

Seven animal carcasses were discovered near the house and barn, with 12 of the skeletal remains identified as dogs. Some of these dog skeletons showed signs of head trauma, suggesting they may have been shot.

The sheriff's office stated that they believe Hammonds killed four dogs during a fight with his girlfriend, and a witness confirmed that he killed all twelve dogs.

Gavel in court room
Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court. (Brian A. Jackson/South Florida Sun Sentinel) (Stuart Duncan Hammonds, 24, was arrested and charged with 12 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, and his bond has been set at $100,000.)

Charged with 12 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, Hammonds' bond has been set at $100,000.

Hammonds allegedly stole dogs from neighbors but also adopted some animals through social media.

by Scott McDonald

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