More Florbida weirdness....

Kaneman · 08-10-2009, 02:24 PM

What is it with this area? Too many Dexter wannabes maybe?

Horses being killed in South Florida -- for their meat?

* Story Highlights
* SPCA investigator calls horse slaughterings South Florida's "dirty little secret"
* At least 19 horses have been butchered in two counties since January
* Owner laments killing of Geronimo, a painted quarter horse
* It is legal in some cultures to trade in horse meat, SPCA investigator says

By Kim Segal and John Zarrella
CNN

MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Geronimo was a beautiful painted quarter horse.

"He was a type of horse that he got along with everybody," says owner Ivonne Rodriguez. She had Geronimo for five years -- until his slaughtered carcass was found under a tree.

For Geronimo, home was a 10-acre pasture in a rural area of Miami-Dade County. The horse, Rodriguez says, made many people happy over the years.

"He was ridden by everybody," she says. "He was irreplaceable."

Geronimo had a distinct look -- brown and white, with a thick white stripe that ran from his forehead to his nose. It was this mark that helped a neighbor identify Geronimo after he was reported missing.

Someone is killing horses in Southeast Florida.

Since January, 19 horses have been reported butchered -- 17 in Miami-Dade County and two in Broward County.

And that might be just a conservative estimate.

"That number is extremely low," says Richard "Kudo" Couto of the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "There are many more slaughters in South Florida."

Couto, an SPCA investigator, says many butcherings are going unreported by people who do not want to get involved with law enforcement. Police concede that underreporting of such animal cruelty crimes is a concern.

The reported deaths are being investigated by a multiagency team that includes Scott Andress from the Miami-Dade Police Department.

"In the majority of these cases, the carcasses exhibited signs of being slaughtered and dismembered, and the meat removed from the bodies," Andress says.

Couto says the killing of horses for their meat is South Florida's "dirty little secret." But it is a secret no longer, with the number of reported horse deaths on the rise.

"At this point in the investigation, we're attempting to confirm the existence of a black market demand," Andress says. VideoWatch why horse owners are terrified ?

Law enforcement authorities say it may be premature to focus solely on a killing-horses-for-meat theory. But Couto believes that is exactly what is happening And, he says, it has been going on for years.

The SPCA's Couto says he knows firsthand that there is a black market for horse meat. He even quotes prices -- a pound of horse meat might sell for anywhere from $7 to $20, with one recent report of $40 for a pound in Broward County.

The interest in the meat stems from cultural demand, according to Couto. The Miami area is a melting pot, he says, made up of many nationalities.

"In their country of origin, horse meat is legal to buy and eat," Couto explains.

He also says people may be interested in horse meat because of a false belief that it will cure medical ailments such as AIDS or ease the side effects of chemotherapy.

Andress may not want to pinpoint a motive yet, but he does admit that killing the animals is not the perpetrator's main goal. The goal comes afterward, he explains, with "whatever activity they engaged in postmortem."

In some instances of the grisly "activity" to which Andress refers, the only evidence of a crime is a bare carcass left at the scene.

Like Geronimo.

"Not only was my horse stolen, he was butchered," Rodriguez says.

She believes her beloved horse was tied to a palm tree, and she points out stains that appear to be blood. She thinks he was an easy target.

"Geronimo is a type of horse -- my goodness, if you had an apple in your hand, he's your best friend."

Whoever slaughtered Geronimo concealed the carcass with a tarp and palm fronds. It was found in a rural area near the pasture the animal called home.

All AboutFlorida ? The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Find this article at:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/10/...red/index.html

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Dave · 08-10-2009, 02:35 PM

jawsome

Tmall · 08-10-2009, 03:01 PM

I don't agree with killing a horse that belongs to somebody else.

But, if you're going to eat it, I don't see how its different from a cow or pig..

Rider · 08-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Kill what you eat, eat what you kill. Horse may be a little disgusting but to each their own. I don't condone the killing pets though, at least healthy ones.

Tmall · 08-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Moose tastes good. Can't be that far off.

Homeslice · 08-10-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman

-- a pound of horse meat might sell for anywhere from $7 to $20, with one recent report of $40 for a pound in Broward County.

karl_1052 · 08-10-2009, 06:17 PM

must be snowbirding quebecors.

BobTheBiker · 08-10-2009, 06:20 PM

wow. thats just twisted as hell. I cant see why they cant just open horse slaughterhouses to do things like this.

Smittie61984 · 08-10-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

wow. thats just twisted as hell. I cant see why they cant just open horse slaughterhouses to do things like this.

Because people think of horsies and ponies as cute, and not the retarded animals they are. You will never meet a creature that is as dumb, but costs as much money as a horse.

Still though, killing someone's pet (or property) is fucked up.

Adeptus_Minor · 08-10-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Because people think of horsies and ponies as cute, and not the retarded animals they are. You will never meet a creature that is as dumb, but costs as much money as a horse.

Dude... Roy Rogers just turned over in his grave.

Agreed on the killing pets/privately owned animals.
Hell, I wouldn't even feel right killing the deer and squirrels around my apartment complex, even though they're technically wild animals.
They're too used to people and it would be unsporting.

08-10-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	More Florbida weirdness.... What is it with this area? Too many Dexter wannabes maybe? Horses being killed in South Florida -- for their meat? * Story Highlights * SPCA investigator calls horse slaughterings South Florida's "dirty little secret" * At least 19 horses have been butchered in two counties since January * Owner laments killing of Geronimo, a painted quarter horse * It is legal in some cultures to trade in horse meat, SPCA investigator says By Kim Segal and John Zarrella CNN MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Geronimo was a beautiful painted quarter horse. "He was a type of horse that he got along with everybody," says owner Ivonne Rodriguez. She had Geronimo for five years -- until his slaughtered carcass was found under a tree. For Geronimo, home was a 10-acre pasture in a rural area of Miami-Dade County. The horse, Rodriguez says, made many people happy over the years. "He was ridden by everybody," she says. "He was irreplaceable." Geronimo had a distinct look -- brown and white, with a thick white stripe that ran from his forehead to his nose. It was this mark that helped a neighbor identify Geronimo after he was reported missing. Someone is killing horses in Southeast Florida. Since January, 19 horses have been reported butchered -- 17 in Miami-Dade County and two in Broward County. And that might be just a conservative estimate. "That number is extremely low," says Richard "Kudo" Couto of the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "There are many more slaughters in South Florida." Couto, an SPCA investigator, says many butcherings are going unreported by people who do not want to get involved with law enforcement. Police concede that underreporting of such animal cruelty crimes is a concern. The reported deaths are being investigated by a multiagency team that includes Scott Andress from the Miami-Dade Police Department. "In the majority of these cases, the carcasses exhibited signs of being slaughtered and dismembered, and the meat removed from the bodies," Andress says. Couto says the killing of horses for their meat is South Florida's "dirty little secret." But it is a secret no longer, with the number of reported horse deaths on the rise. "At this point in the investigation, we're attempting to confirm the existence of a black market demand," Andress says. VideoWatch why horse owners are terrified ? Law enforcement authorities say it may be premature to focus solely on a killing-horses-for-meat theory. But Couto believes that is exactly what is happening And, he says, it has been going on for years. The SPCA's Couto says he knows firsthand that there is a black market for horse meat. He even quotes prices -- a pound of horse meat might sell for anywhere from $7 to $20, with one recent report of $40 for a pound in Broward County. The interest in the meat stems from cultural demand, according to Couto. The Miami area is a melting pot, he says, made up of many nationalities. "In their country of origin, horse meat is legal to buy and eat," Couto explains. He also says people may be interested in horse meat because of a false belief that it will cure medical ailments such as AIDS or ease the side effects of chemotherapy. Andress may not want to pinpoint a motive yet, but he does admit that killing the animals is not the perpetrator's main goal. The goal comes afterward, he explains, with "whatever activity they engaged in postmortem." In some instances of the grisly "activity" to which Andress refers, the only evidence of a crime is a bare carcass left at the scene. Like Geronimo. "Not only was my horse stolen, he was butchered," Rodriguez says. She believes her beloved horse was tied to a palm tree, and she points out stains that appear to be blood. She thinks he was an easy target. "Geronimo is a type of horse -- my goodness, if you had an apple in your hand, he's your best friend." Whoever slaughtered Geronimo concealed the carcass with a tarp and palm fronds. It was found in a rural area near the pasture the animal called home. All AboutFlorida ? The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Find this article at: http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/10/...red/index.html ? 2008 Cable News Network ________ Hydrocodone Rehab Forums Last edited by Kaneman; 05-09-2011 at 08:45 PM..

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karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	must be snowbirding quebecors. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I don't agree with killing a horse that belongs to somebody else. But, if you're going to eat it, I don't see how its different from a cow or pig..

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Kill what you eat, eat what you kill. Horse may be a little disgusting but to each their own. I don't condone the killing pets though, at least healthy ones.

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Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Moose tastes good. Can't be that far off.

08-10-2009, 06:20 PM	#8
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	wow. thats just twisted as hell. I cant see why they cant just open horse slaughterhouses to do things like this.