SUSSEX, Wis. — The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the killing of a family dog.
According to TMJ4 News, a family that lives on Elm Avenue in the Village of Sussex found their dog dead under a pile of blankets and stuffed animals at their home on Friday.
The family told Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office they found their dog with a “possible stab wound and a plastic bag on its head.”
Deputies said the suspect is an 18-year-old babysitter. They interviewed her about the incident and arrested her for cruelty to animals. She is currently being held on a felony charge until her initial court appearance.
“While the victims of this incident grieve the loss of a beloved family pet, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department fully recognizes the severity of this crime” Lieutenant Nicholas Wenzel said in a statement January 29th. “We are continuing to process evidence that was gathered at the scene in support of a criminal prosecution.”
The dog’s name was Batman, an 8-year-old Chihuahua the family had raised since he was a puppy.
The family originally reported the dog to Lost Dogs of Wisconsin as missing when they couldn’t find him.
