Target: Bruce Barlett, State Attorney for Pinellas County, FL
Goal: Ensure appropriate punishment for the alleged brutal killing of two pet birds.
Recent reports indicate a deeply disturbing incident in St. Petersburg involving the intentional killing of two pet birds by a man identified as Bradley Wade Walters. According to police, Walters snatched one bird from the air, killing it by squeezing and shaking it. Witnesses report that he then violently handled a second bird, which he dismembered after its death.
As reported, the police found two deceased birds in a garbage pail, one of which was left with its head detached. The apparent brutality of these actions cannot be overstated, and it is imperative that those who commit such acts of cruelty face stringent legal consequences. Walters has been charged with felony animal cruelty, but this is just the beginning. With Florida recently enacting Dexter’s Law, which establishes an animal-cruelty registry and increases penalties for such offenses, it is crucial that the justice system takes a firm stand against animal cruelty.
The demand for justice for these innocent pets is urgent and necessary. The community must be protected from individuals who would commit such acts of violence against animals. Therefore, it is vital that the State Attorney for Pinellas County pursues the maximum penalties available under Florida’s new animal cruelty laws to ensure that Walters is held fully accountable for his alleged actions and to deter future acts of cruelty.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Bartlett,
This petition draws attention to the alarming case of Bradley Wade Walters, who reportedly killed and dismembered two pet birds in an act of unspeakable cruelty. Walters allegedly grabbed one bird out of the air and killed it violently, before attacking a second bird in a similarly brutal manner. The sight of these innocent creatures found in a garbage pail—one with its head detached—highlights the urgent need for accountability and justice.
Walters has been charged with felony animal cruelty, yet it is crucial that the full extent of the law is applied in this case to reflect the severity of his actions. Florida’s new Dexter’s Law not only establishes a public registry for animal cruelty offenders but also increases the penalties for severe offenses. This law aims to protect animals and ensure that individuals with a history of cruel behavior are scrutinized before being allowed to care for pets. The community deserves safety from those capable of such inhumane acts.
We urge you to act decisively in this matter by pursuing the maximum punishment allowable under the law. By doing so, you will send a strong message that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated, thus protecting fellow creatures and the community as a whole.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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