Sign: Justice for Dog who Died After Being Shot, Weighed Down in Pond

Published: November 12, 2024 at 06:27 PM Author: PENNY EIMS

Nelsonville, Ohio – On November 1, people who set out for a day of fishing at a pond on Pine Grove Drive made a chilling discovery. Beneath the water was a deceased gray and white female dog who had been weighed down and discarded like unwanted trash.

According to the Athens County Humane Society, the deceased dog had been shot and weighing her body down appears to be an intentional effort to conceal the body. In a November 8 news release, the animal welfare agency said:

“The dog had been shot, the body was weighed down and discarded in the pond to conceal its location.”

The Good News:

Animal Victory is in contact with Athens County Humane Society and can confirm that a suspect has been identified, along with supporting evidence. However, this is the only information available for public release at this time.

We need your signature and support to ensure that the person(s) responsible for this horrific act of cruelty faces justice upon their arrest and charges. This crime cannot go unpunished, and together, we will push for a conviction and the maximum sentence.

Targets

  • Keller Joseph Blackburn, Athens County Prosecutor

 

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS: 

We, the undersigned, demand justice for the innocent dog whose life was taken in an act of disturbing cruelty. Although the perpetrator’s identity has not been publicly confirmed, the evidence shows intentional harm and an effort to hide this innocent animal’s body in a pond. Animal Victory and its supporters call for a full investigation and the harshest punishment upon the individual’s arrest. No animal should endure such suffering, and this tragedy must serve as a stand against senseless cruelty.

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

News:

Scioto Valley Guardian

Hoodline

Update 4/1/2025: Animal Victory has learned that the next scheduled hearing for Scott Mccall is on 04/29/2025 at 2:30 p.m. E.S.T. Judge: Patrick Lang

Update 3/12/2025: Animal Victory sent petition to the DA with updated signatures. 

Update 2/24/2025: Jury trial was vacated (2/20/2025) by the judge, and a new status hearing was scheduled on 03/26/2025; Case #: 24CR0461

Update 2/11/2025: Animal Victory sent petition to the DA with updated signatures. 

Update 1/15/2025: Defendant 54 year-old Scott McCall, Case 24-CR-0461. First arraignment on 01/16/2025, jury trial on 02/20/2025. McCall has been charged with Felony 5th degree – cruelty to animals, and Felony 3rd degree, obscuring/ hiding evidence.

Update 12/15/2024: Animal Victory sent petition to the judge and DA. 

Update 12/4/2024: Defendant is Scott McCall, DOB:  05/07/1970, Case #24CR0461 Charged with Cruelty to Animals, 5th degree Felony. Keller Blackburn and Liz Pepper are the prosecuting attorneys in the case.  Contact details to follow.  He was indicted on 12/2/2024 and trial schedule has not yet been set.

Justice for Dog who Died After Being Shot, Weighed Down in Pond

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22,014 Betty N. No mercy 0 Apr 16, 2025
22,013 Fournier F. Madame. Messieurs. C'es pas le monde qui es mauvait mais certains "individus". Et le mot es bien faible. Les animaux eux aussi en le droit d'avoir une vie saine sur ce planête. Eux aussi souffre. Eux aussi sont dramatiser. Je suis persuadée vous êtes du même avis. Ce "individu" a essayer de mettre le corp de ce pauvre chien dans l'eau pour cacher son acte hors norme. Il faux bien précise qui es ce "criminel". Aucuns de nous a le droit de faire une telle souffrance et barberie envers les animaux innocents. Aucuns de nous es en dessus du tous. Journée mondiale pour les animaux? Il fallait bien rajouter: Et pour les "ignorants" en façe des animaux torturer et massacrer. C'es bien plus logique. C'es bien prouver que les animaux sont les meilleurs humains vis a vis de certains soit disant "humains". Ils sont plus propres, civilisez et intéligents que eux. C'es bien triste de signer une pétition a ce sujet si important et pourtant normal. Je me pose pas des questions le comportement de certains soit disant "humains" me donne mes réponses. Vous êtes des humains réagissez et aidez humaines, s.v.p. Une peine s'évère et plus d'entretien d'animaux pour lui. Donnez a lui des projets carecativs pour s'occuper son temp. Normalement, en es né avec un cerveau. Chez eux en le cherche sans éspoir. Assez la fausse tolérance, par exemple: ils ont eux une enfançe diffiçile. Ils sont malades. Non. C'es simplement des "lâches" et des "faibles". Point. Il existe bien un petit mot autours du monde. La Conscience. Justice soit fait pour ce pauvre chien. Je vous remerciée beaucoup au nom de ce pauvre chien que ce "individu " a arracher sa vie précieuses et unique. Merci beaucoup pour votre engagement et votre soutient. Madames. Messieurs. Je vous présente mon respect. 0 Apr 15, 2025
22,012 Margaret M. I beg you judge Lane. Please make this man pay for this horrendousc rime to this defenseless animal that could not speak for itself. Who knows if he has harmed other animals or even children.If not that could be next or elderly people serial killer material please throw the book at him and make sure you put him in a cell with animal lovers. 0 Apr 15, 2025
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22,004 Kay B. The kind of scum who could do this to defenseless animal is exactly the kind of person who has no qualms about hurting children or even adults. Psychopathic killers do not change except to need bigger and bigger prey. Throw the book at this despicable excuse for a human! 0 Apr 14, 2025
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22,000 Jennifer O. It’s hard to fathom that petitions must still be used in order to get justice for a murdered animal. When will we be able to trust that the judicial system will get it right? 0 Apr 13, 2025
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21,996Anonymous Lock this crazy looking southern Ohio hillbilly up and throw away the key. 0 Apr 13, 2025
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21,986 phyllis myoung hyun n. I really hope that this evil, cold blooded monster killer falls right into hell and never get out from unending fire. What kind of wrong doing the poor dog has committed to deserve such vicious death of getting shot and thrown into water with rock? OMG!!! It really misses me off!! I wanna shot him and throw him in dirty water with a huge rock on him. 0 Apr 12, 2025
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21,982 john l. Lock him up and never let him out 0 Apr 12, 2025
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21,980 Jeanna D. I hope they find out who did this!!! Just sickening!!! 0 Apr 12, 2025
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