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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. |
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!
Now that the criminal
justice system has done the right thing, we need to thank them for their
efforts! Unfortunately, there will be a next time and we want them
to know that we support vigorous prosecutions for animal abusers!
Email your comments
here!
Talking points:
- Thank you for your
courage and hard work on the Moulder Brothers animal cruelty case.
- Animal abusers are
violent criminals deserving of the same sentences meted out to any
other violence offender.
- I hope all future
animal cruelty cases will be prosecuted in the same manner with the
same level of seriousness.
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How You Can Help - It'll take you FIVE MINUTES!
2. Contact the Media
Thank the local media for keeping this story alive. IT HELPED!!!
Write ONE e-mail and copy & paste to each media
link.
Use the links below to quickly send
Sample e-mail to
them
--State where you live and how you read about this story on Pasado's
Safe Haven's website (they like to know where you learned about stories)
--Thank them for following this story and mention the link between animal cruelty and human violence (in your
own words)
(This will help encourage them to cover the next story of animal
violence).
--Sign with your name and home address
Respectfully,
(Insert Your Name)
Atlanta TV Stations
WSB-TV, Channel 2 (ABC)
newstip@wsbtv.com
WXIA-TV
Channel 11, (NBC)
WGCL-TV Channel 46 (CBS)
cbs46news@cbs46.com
WAGA-TV
Channel 5 (Fox affiliate)
and
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Managing News Editor - Hank Klibanoff
Let's celebrate this
victory for the small puppy whose life ended so tragically. |
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. |
The pair
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! |
Talking
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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