Target: Ryan Mears, Prosecutor, Marion County, Indiana
Goal: Impose the harshest possible sentence on the repeat offender who allegedly crammed ten dogs and three kittens—dehydrated and starving—inside a sweltering U-Haul.
Krystal Scott gained notoriety for posting “crushing” videos in which animals were tortured and killed. After serving 19 months in federal prison, she was released under strict probation forbidding any contact with animals. Yet a recent tip led Indianapolis Animal Care Services to a parked U-Haul van where officers reportedly discovered ten dogs and three kittens confined without food or water. Many of the animals were allegedly panting in extreme heat and lying in their own waste.
Authorities further state that the van’s filthy conditions and lack of ventilation left every animal dangerously dehydrated. Scott and two accomplices were cited, but ownership remains murky. A federal judge has now issued an arrest warrant, asserting that Scott’s actions violated her probation meant to prevent future cruelty.
Individuals with a documented history of animal torture present an ongoing threat when given access to defenseless creatures. Unless the justice system delivers a strong, precedent-setting response, repeat abusers may continue to disregard the law, leading to more suffering and deaths. Sign below to demand a decisive prosecution to help protect animals and reaffirm that society will not tolerate serial cruelty.
PETITION LETTER:
Prosecutor Mears,
Krystal Scott was previously convicted for producing gruesome “crushing” videos and was released on probation that explicitly barred her from owning or handling animals. As reported, your county’s investigators have now found her in a U-Haul van where ten dogs and three kittens were caged without food, water, or ventilation—conditions that left the animals severely dehydrated and at grave risk of death.
This alleged conduct not only violates her federal probation but also demonstrates a disturbing disregard for the welfare of living beings. Scott’s history suggests she is well aware of the suffering she is accused of inflicting, making recidivism a serious concern. Allowing such behavior to go lightly punished could embolden others who engage in animal exploitation for attention or profit.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum penalties available under Indiana law, including substantial jail time, permanent animal-ownership bans, and mandated psychological evaluation. A firm stance will signal that repeated animal cruelty—and the defiance of court orders—will be met with uncompromising justice.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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