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UPDATE! MOULDER
BROTHERS GET 10 YEARS IN JAIL! Beyond rehabilitation! That must have been the consensus of the Atlanta jury when they found both Moulder brothers guilty of aggravated animal cruelty and 9 other crimes against humanity, society and property. |
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Prosecutors presented
thousands of letters sent to the District Attorney demanding justice for
the puppy so brutally murdered by the brothers. Although the Judge
says the court did not read the letters, one cannot dismiss the
magnitude of the
public outrage and the influence it may have had on the length of their
sentence. Our thanks go out to those of you who sent in your
comments and pleas for justice. Your voice helped put these violent criminals where they can't hurt another innocent animal for a very long time. Read the history of this disturbing story, see below: Read MSNBC coverage. 1. THANK THE COURT! Email your comments here! Talking points:
Let's celebrate this victory for the small puppy whose life ended so tragically. |
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The Brothers Grim
- HISTORY OF STORY One warm night last August two teen brothers in Atlanta, Georgia decided to unleashed their fury on an innocent puppy. When they were finished the puppy was dead and the brothers had proudly invited the neighborhood children to view what remained of her small body. The details of her demise are graphic and deeply disturbing. However, we ask you to read on. In order to eradicate cruelty in our society and in our life-time, we must be fearless in the face of injustice. Our despair can be a catalyst for positive change and this incident illustrates the need all too vividly. |
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| The evening started with a break-in. On August 21, 2006, Justin and Joshua Moulder, 18 and 17 years old, respectively, forced their way into their apartment complex community center. They then proceeded to trash the newly renovated building. That was not enough. | |
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The mixed-breed,
5-month old puppy they had brought with them was then hog-tied, her
mouth was sealed with duck tape and then they dipped her in paint, all
in preparation for her to be set afire. When the boys failed to ignite
her body, they placed her in a commercial gas oven, turned it on, and
watched as she baked, and then died. Eventually the apartment complex manager was notified of the disturbance and later found the puppy in the oven, charred beyond all recognition. So much so that necropsies (animal autopsy) could not determine her breed. See the local TV news story on the case here. |
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were subsequently arrested and are presently looking at an 11-count
indictment. Charges include aggravated cruelty to animals, burglary,
criminal damage to property in the second degree, making terrorist-like
threats and five misdemeanor counts of cruelty to children in the third
degree. The two latter charges were levied because the Moulder brothers
told their young audience that they would be killed if they told anyone
what transpired in the community center that night. The charge of
aggravated cruelty to animals in Georgia is a felony and carries a
maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. It goes without
saying that the maximum is what the Moulder brothers deserve and what
Fulton County prosecutors should seek. |
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2. Support Those Who
Work For Change! Soon after this heinous crime took place, the District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, Paul L. Howard, Jr., (left) wrote a letter to Georgia State Governor Sonny Perdue and asked that he propose legislation that would increase the penalty for the deliberate torture of animals as part of the 2007 legislative package. This is a very brave position to take and Mr. Howard needs our support. Please take just a few extra minutes to write to Governor Perdue and let him know that Mr. Howard speaks for you too! |
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Points • State your name and address (knowing that this case is getting national attention will be helpful) • I am following the Moulder brother case where two boys tortured a puppy to death. • Violence, toward humans and animals, is a blight that is taking on ever greater proportions in our society. Tougher laws and longer sentences are needed to abate this trend. • I strongly urge you act on the request of Fulton County District Attorney, Paul L. Howard, Jr. and introduce legislation to increase the penalty for the deliberate torture of animals during the 2007 legislative session. Thank you! |
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