Target: Michael Kyle Briggs, ED of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
Goal: Hold accountable those responsible for the horrific act of setting an opossum on fire and ensure they receive the appropriate felony charges.
The recent circulation of a disturbing video depicting an opossum being set on fire has horrified the community of Charlotte, North Carolina. This shocking incident, uploaded by the unknown perpetrators themselves, demonstrates a blatant disregard for animal life and well-being, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice. Authorities from multiple agencies—including the FBI—are now involved in the investigation, which may lead to felony charges under both state and federal animal protection laws.
Witnesses to the video describe the perpetrator pouring a flammable liquid over the animal before igniting it. Experts emphasize that such actions not only cause immense suffering to individual animals but also pose a broader impact on societal safety, as studies have shown a concerning link between animal cruelty and violent behavior towards humans. The opossum, an integral part of the ecosystem, provides crucial ecological benefits and poses minimal threats to humans, underscoring the senselessness of this act.
This egregious act of animal cruelty demands immediate and appropriate punishment that reflects the severity of the actions taken against this helpless creature. An effective response must be initiated to convey that such barbaric treatment of animals will not be tolerated and to potentially deter similar acts in the future. By finding and holding accountable those responsible, the state can take a significant step toward safeguarding vulnerable wildlife and upholding the principles of ethical treatment and compassion.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Ms. McDonald,
The recent incident involving an opossum being set on fire in Charlotte, NC, has sparked outrage and concern among animal advocates and the public alike. A video of the incident uploaded by the perpetrators, displays a horrifying scene in which a person is seen dousing the opossum with a flammable liquid before igniting it. Such acts of cruelty not only inflict unimaginable pain and suffering on the animal but raise alarm regarding the potential for further violence in our communities.
As investigations by local law enforcement continue, it is crucial that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable for their actions and face appropriate felony charges under both state and federal laws. The fact that there is a documented correlation between animal cruelty and violent crimes against humans supports the argument for serious repercussions. Experts have warned that individuals willing to inflict harm on vulnerable creatures could likely pose risks to human safety as well.
We urge your office to prioritize this case and ensure that justice is served for the opossum that suffered and for the integrity of animal welfare. It is vital to convey a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated. The community is watching, and it is imperative that those involved in this gruesome incident are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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I want this person to suffer for what they did.
Animal cruelty has gotten way out of control. Please allow justice for this poor possum that suffered a horrendous death at the hands of a monster ! The laws have got to get tougher on this issue , it’s a proven fact people that abuse animals move on to become serial killers and abuse children .
Justice for setting anything on fire. If you’ll do that to an animal you’ll do it to elderly, children, and other people!No one should EVER BE ALLOWED TO SET ANYTHING ON FIRE! WHYA RE WE EVEN HAVIBG TO TELL YALL THIS!!!?
We want justice
Hold everyone involved fully accountable. What happened was a mentally deranged act of animal cruelty. To be able to do what was shown on the video, with no remorse or thought to how it may impact the animal, is beyond understanding and completely subhuman behavior.
What was done to this living being was beyond cruel. It was brutal and savage. Torrance Cameron has a criminal history including drug use and domestic violence. He posted this vile video to Facebook targeting a Wildlife Rehabber Group, in order to shock and distress the members. After the video went viral, he showed absolutely no remorse and continues to make jokes about this vicious act. It is obvious that he and his friends are devoid of regret and lack any empathy and all compassion. To watch something incapable of defending itself suffer in the most horrific way, for nothing more than your sick enjoyment is extremely dangerous and demented. I ask that an example be made and that the strictest penalties be applied to this crime.
What the hell is wrong with you people
I tell you watch your laws are way too relaxed. Punishment is not severe enough.
We need justice, justice and justice no matter how small the incident is
Oh don’t worry he will.. He’s nothing but a bony armed little wussy hurting animals because that’s all he can hurt. He can’t take on somebody his own size because he’d get his a kicked
These disgusting people are frustrated with their sorry lives. They really want to do this to the humans in their life but a vulnerable animal is an easier target. They are angry and frustrated because they hate their lives and those in it. Trust they will harm humans eventually because their anger will get the best of them. Losers. Just wait…the afterlife will get them.
The evil is unconscionable. The next victim could be a child. Please show the community this will not be tolerated.
I obviously live all animals mostly because I trust them more than any human being. Yet we are unfortunately responsible for Animal Holocaust all over the world and the cruelty exhibited by some is so horrid that it makes me vomit through my tears. Right here is a small replica of why. Why? I try to understand without letting the hate I feel take over. So is it Because of hate, lack of parental love, education, mental sickness, drugs, what? So sad this little opossum suffered so immensely. Whomever’s responsible, and God Forgive me, i pray for their equal punishment suffering.
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Target: Michael Kyle Briggs, ED of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
Goal: Hold accountable those responsible for the horrific act of setting an opossum on fire and ensure from multiple agencies—including the FBI—are now involved in the investigation, which may lead to felony charges under both state and federal animal protection laws.
Witnesses to the video describe the perpetrator pouring a flammable liquid over the animal before igniting it. Experts emphasize that such actions not only cause immense suffering to individual animals but also pose a broader impact on societal safety, as studies have shown a concerning link between animal cruelty and violent behavior towards humans. The opossum, an integral part of the ecosystem, provides crucial ecological benefits and poses minimal threats to humans, underscoring the senselessness of this act.
This egregious act of animal cruelty demands immediate and appropriate punishment that reflects the severity of the actions taken against this helpless creature. An effective response must be initiated to convey that such barbaric treatment of animals will not be tolerated and to potentially deter similar acts in the future. By finding and holding accountable those responsible, the state can take a significant step toward safeguarding vulnerable wildlife and upholding the principles of ethical treatment and compassion.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Ms. McDonald,
The recent incident involving an opossum being set on fire in Charlotte, NC, has sparked outrage and concern among animal advocates and the public alike. A video of the incident uploaded by the perpetrators, displays a horrifying scene in which a person is seen dousing the opossum with a flammable liquid before igniting it. Such acts of cruelty not only inflict unimaginable pain and suffering on the animal but raise alarm regarding the potential for further violence in our communities.
As investigations by local law enforcement continue, it is crucial that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable for their actions and face appropriate felony charges under both state and federal laws. The fact that there is a documented correlation between animal cruelty and violent crimes against humans supports the argument for serious repercussions. Experts have warned that individuals willing to inflict harm on vulnerable creatures could likely pose risks to human safety as well.
We urge your office to prioritize this case and ensure that justice is served for the opossum that suffered and for the integrity of animal welfare. It is vital to convey a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated. The community is watching, and it is imperative that those involved in this gruesome incident are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Pixabay
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Donna BarnardApril 29, 2025 at 2:56 am
I want this person to suffer for what they did.
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Revonda HardisterApril 29, 2025 at 6:44 am
Animal cruelty has gotten way out of control. Please allow justice for this poor possum that suffered a horrendous death at the hands of a monster ! The laws have got to get tougher on this issue , it’s a proven fact people that abuse animals move on to become serial killers and abuse children .
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Samantha HarrisApril 29, 2025 at 9:40 am
Justice for setting anything on fire. If you’ll do that to an animal you’ll do it to elderly, children, and other people!No one should EVER BE ALLOWED TO SET ANYTHING ON FIRE! WHYA RE WE EVEN HAVIBG TO TELL YALL THIS!!!?
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Mercedes HernandezApril 29, 2025 at 11:22 am
We want justice
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Lia RambusApril 29, 2025 at 1:14 pm
Hold everyone involved fully accountable. What happened was a mentally deranged act of animal cruelty. To be able to do what was shown on the video, with no remorse or thought to how it may impact the animal, is beyond understanding and completely subhuman behavior.
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Deneen TokichApril 29, 2025 at 2:25 pm
What was done to this living being was beyond cruel. It was brutal and savage. Torrance Cameron has a criminal
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J EApril 29, 2025 at 5:56 pm
These disgusting people are frustrated with their sorry lives. They really want to do this to the humans in their life but a vulnerable animal is an easier target. They are angry and frustrated because they hate their lives and those in it. Trust they will harm humans eventually because their anger will get the best of them. Losers. Just wait…the afterlife will get them.
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Linda MorrisApril 30, 2025 at 6:13 am
The evil is unconscionable. The next victim could be a child. Please show the community this will not be tolerated.
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MICHÈLE V.April 30, 2025 at 5:05 pm
I obviously love all animals mostly because I trust them more than any human being. Yet we are unfortunately responsible for Animal Holocaust all over the world and the cruelty exhibited by some is so horrid that it makes me vomit through my tears. Right here is a small replica of why. Why? I try to understand without letting the hate I feel take over. So is it Because of hate, lack of parental love, education, mental sickness, drugs, what? So sad this little opossum suffered so immensely. Whomever’s responsible, and God Forgive me, i pray for their equal punishment suffering.
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I obviously love all animals mostly because I trust them more than any human being. Yet we are unfortunately responsible for Animal Holocaust all over the world and the cruelty exhibited by some is so horrid that it makes me vomit through my tears. Right here is a small replica of why. Why? I try to understand without letting the hate I feel take over. So is it Because of hate, lack of parental love, education, mental sickness, drugs, what? So sad this little opossum suffered so immensely. Whomever’s responsible, and God Forgive me, i pray for their equal punishment suffering.
Yet another brutal, evil and cowardly act of extreme cruelty in the USA! Americans must be becoming very sick, evil monsters. Whoever did this evil act deserves the same done to them. I hope someone finds out and tells everyone who it is so someone can arrange retribution.
There is NO good reason why these people do this, likely men of course, they are just inherently wicked. It is not a sickness, it is their personality, and they will do that kind of evil thing as often as they can get away with because they are what is known as evil.
Social media needs to be held accountable also. They allow these sick twisted and horrendous acts being posted for likes and views. These lowlife piece of shit monsters need to be castrated so they don’t spread their psychopathic genes on to a next generation. The people who also laughed joked and entertained this abuse and horrendous act should also be held accountable. They should also face punishment. Social media should be banned all together. We were never a civilized society but social media just destroyed all morals and ethics.
The monsters who did this need to be locked up. I cannot understand how people can be so cruel. Please give them a tough sentence to match this horrendous crime.