El Dorado teens arrested on animal abuse charges

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Herald-Tribune

El Dorado Springs police officers on Dec. 28, responded to 901 S. Grand St. in El Dorado Springs concerning a report of animal abuse. The investigation revealed that four goats were left on the softball field of the El Dorado Springs R-2 School.

Two of the goats were dead when officers arrived, apparently due to physical injuries, according to a press release.

One of the surviving goats was euthanized at the scene due to injuries, and the fourth was transported to the city pound facility where it was treated for its injuries. One goat displayed an ear tag with the No. 14 and another with the No. 10. Additional information obtained in the investigation revealed a deceased piglet located in a dumpster and the cause of death appeared to be physical trauma. A report of a dead coyote placed on a motor vehicle was also taken, the press release stated.

The press release from the El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck also said, "animal abuse and theft are serious crimes and I encourage anyone with information to contact the police department.

"I would also encourage any owners that have goats as livestock to please check them closely. Pictures of the goats will be available at the Police Department for owners to view for identification purposes. These pictures are evidence in this crime and will not be released at this time."

Officers continued to investigate the incident and on Jan. 3, law enforcement arrested Joshua A. Markus, 17, of El Dorado Springs, charging him with ordinance violations of animal abuse, tampering with a motor vehicle, trespassing, livestock running at large and solid waste prohibited. Markus was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On Jan. 4, officers arrested Hunter D. Harper, 18, and Tyrel C. Parsley, 18, both of El Dorado Springs, charging them with ordinance violations of animal abuse, tampering with a motor vehicle, trespassing, livestock running at large and solid waste prohibited.

Both men were released on summonses pending court appearances. Vernon County Sheriff Ron Peckman said charges are pending in Vernon County Circuit Court.

Efforts to identify the owners of the animals continue.

The surviving goat was adopted by a local farmer, who also provided hay for the animal while it was housed at the El Dorado Springs City Pound.

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If they will abuse animals with apparently little thought people are not far off. something is wrong with these individuals.

-- Posted by endersgame on Sat, Jan 7, 2012, at 1:40 PM
I've heard some details about this story surrounding El Dorado. What they did to those animals is sicking...not a prank.

-- Posted by bobiboo on Sat, Jan 7, 2012, at 3:45 PM
This is how serial killers start. They need to be taught a leasson.

-- Posted by sam floor on Sat, Jan 7, 2012, at 5:18 PM
Why did the paper leave out the third member of this trio?

-- Posted by USS_Missouri on Sun, Jan 8, 2012, at 12:08 PM
There is one name in sixth paragraph and two names in the seventh. They are all listed.

-- Posted by ccmom on Mon, Jan 9, 2012, at 7:46 AM
The one thing ALL serial killers have in common? They start with killing animals!!!!!!!!! If they are not given more than a stern talking to or a slap on the wrist, the next time it will be human remains found. Then everyone can be so shocked and say "I just never saw that coming".

-- Posted by 3DN74 on Mon, Jan 9, 2012, at 9:07 AM
this is how murderers of people start out. Nip them in the bud or else this is just the beginning.. This is NOT a prank.

-- Posted by nevadaoldlady2 on Mon, Jan 9, 2012, at 10:53 AM
They are already sick and sad to say probably no helping them, print the names so we know who to stay away from!

-- Posted by jormancat on Mon, Jan 9, 2012, at 8:11 PM
SICK SICK SICK ! I think they all have mental issues !! Should be locked up and taught a lesson how would they like it if someone done these horrible things to them ?

-- Posted by country_livin on Mon, Jan 9, 2012, at 9:04 PM

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