Target: Shawn R. Eatherton, Attorney for Buffalo County, Nebraska
Goal: Support animal cruelty conviction that carries upwards of a three-year prison sentence.
Calls for justice mounted after a Nebraska dog lost her life in a brutal fashion at the hands of her caretaker. This ForceChange petition called attention to the horrid act of animal cruelty. Now this innocent animal has finally received needed justice.
The suspect in the case, Khaleem Baringer, viciously pummeled his pet dog Mary Jane with a baseball bat because she defecated on the floor. When the defenseless animal ran away to hide in a bathtub, Baringer followed her into the bathroom and continued hitting his dog. Even after the savage assault, this dog still managed to survive….until the suspect returned to the room a third time, grabbed the frightened animal, and then stabbed her to death. Police later found Mary Jane buried, with a broken skull.
Baringer has been convicted of felony animal cruelty and now faces up to three years of prison time. Sign the petition below to support justice being delivered in this sick incident.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. Eatherton,
The case of Khaleem Baringer disturbed your community and animal lovers country-wide. The very idea that a dog could be mercilessly killed with a baseball bat and a knife, all for the “crime” of relieving herself on the floor, truly shocks the conscience. With his conviction, we have renewed confidence that Mr. Baringer will face the full measure of punishment at his upcoming sentencing.
Thank you for ensuring justice is served for this innocent animal and for your vigilance in prosecuting such horrific acts of cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Sara Mukitza
