A 20-year-old man was arrested by Lawrence police Wednesday on suspicion of animal cruelty and criminal sodomy of an animal.
Police announced the arrest Thursday, and the suspect was being held in Douglas County Jail. Charges are pending.
The same man also has a pending case of animal cruelty in Douglas County District Court stemming from an alleged incident in August.
Officers were dispatched about 10 a.m. Wednesday to investigate suspicious activity in the 2100 block of Heatherwood Drive. A property manager reported that maintenance crews found a substance thought to be blood inside a residence, according to a police news release.
Police obtained a search warrant for the residence. Shortly before 3 p.m. the suspect returned to the residence and was questioned by police before being taken to jail. An investigation is continuing.
Prosecutors are waiting on additional information from police, but charges are expected to be filed today, Chief Assistant District Attorney Dave Melton said.
Police and prosecutors wouldn’t release any more information Thursday.



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madameX (anonymous) says…
Seriously, what the F is wrong with some people?
flux (anonymous) says…
I cant wait to see this due
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flux (anonymous) says…
DUDE
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
So, why are they withholding HIS name? To protect the "victim"?
coolmarv (anonymous) says…
I am glad this is 'breaking news', like I need interupted to know this kind of stuff. I guess if it happens after press time it is worthy of 'breaking news'. All news in breaking news.
vegetablegirl (anonymous) says…
What I am hearing is that he is not native to the US (aka...low bond, potential flight risk) and what he did to these animals is just plain AWFUL!
jenner (anonymous) says…
what a waste of flesh this guy is...
Wallythewalrus (anonymous) says…
Was he from Topeka? Does he drive a late model white Cadie?
kathyw105 (anonymous) says…
I say go with a "Trading Places" plan...dress him up in a gorilla suit, and put him in a cage with a very large and *friendly* male gorilla. What do you think?
kmat (anonymous) says…
veg girl is correct. Foreigner. You don't want to know. Belive me, if you have a heart, you don't want to know what all this guy has done. He is a sicko. Friend of mine was involved in this case. This is not the first, second or third animal he's been caught treating terribly. He'd better get deported for this.
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beawolf (anonymous) says…
How do we know this wasn't consensual?
madameX (anonymous) says…
bea, are you serious? Come on.
PebblesFlintstone (anonymous) says…
I'm confused by the booking recap. The statute it cites is K.S.A. 21-3505 a2, which appears to involve children, not animals. Can anyone clarify?Anyway, the guy has his own webpage that I was brave enough to click on but didn't see anything untoward. Another search turned up pics of him at a petting zoo and with Minnie Mouse. Which in light of things is kinda icky.
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beawolf (anonymous) says…
For the animals sake I hope he wore protection.
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
In the immortal words of Tom Lehrer "In college, he majored in animal husbandry..... until they caught him at it....."It's not the perp in the striped fur coat, is it?
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
Sorry, Marion. We both must have had the same sound track playing in our heads...
Sigmund (anonymous) says…
ChiHawkInKS (Anonymous) says… "Aaaaw, nasty man. I can't halp but laugh at this freak. What the hell was he thinking? Does anyone know what kind of animal this was?"I presume Homo Sapien, as the district court doesn't have jurisdiction over lower primates or other species.
kmat (anonymous) says…
You are sick invictus. You take something like this and try to make a joke of it. What is wrong with you? I always thought you had no soul, now you're proving it.And yes, this was involving animals and this guy has a sick past history of abusing and killing animals. We all know what's next if he can do this to animals.
Sigmund (anonymous) says…
PebblesFlintstone (Anonymous) says… "I'm confused by the booking recap. The statute it cites is K.S.A. 21-3505 a2, which appears to involve children, not animals. Can anyone clarify?"Two separate crimes committed by the same person but unrelated to one another and the booking sheet only shows the most serious of the two crimes?
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PebblesFlintstone (anonymous) says…
Sigmund, the Animal Cruelty is on there too, in addition to the Criminal Sodomy.
kmat (anonymous) says…
Unless they (LJW) have it wrong, it was "criminal sodomy of an animal". He should be charged with a1. a2 is a felony where a1 is a misdemeanor. I wonder if they are trying to charge him with felony sodomy. Not sure what's up with this.
womanwarrior (anonymous) says…
invictus (Anonymous) says…What is the liberal view point here? was he born with these tendencies? Or was he conditioned to do this? Should we show tolerance to this “lifestyle”? Jonas? Bozo? Clint? Anybody!Help we out with this, my simple conservative mind is repulsed by this behavior.Leave it to you to turn this into politics. This was not a form of sexual release; masturbation is good enough for that. Anyone who takes advantage of someone or some animal who cannot give their consent to sex, human or animal, is a rapist -- plain and simple. There will hopefully be less trauma for the animal, than there would be for a human, but it's still sick and disgusting.
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mommaeffortx2 (anonymous) says…
yuck yuck yuck.
DRsmith (anonymous) says…
Ahhh, only in Lawrence. Love the trees and love the dog.
denak (anonymous) says…
I hope he used protection!
just_another_bozo_on_this_bus (anonymous) says…
"What is the liberal view point here? was he born with these tendencies? Or was he conditioned to do this? Should we show tolerance to this “lifestyle”?"The same as if you had been the victim, invictus, given you also lack the level of intelligence required for anything like consent.
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
"Ahhh, only in Lawrence."If only that were true.
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
When those of you who are joking or taking this lightly learn the full details of the case I think you will be a bit more sensitive. This guy is dangerous.
Omegatron (anonymous) says…
Please Neuter the sick S.O.B so he doesn't procreate...
alm77 (anonymous) says…
rbrbm, I'm sincerely hoping to not read any details. I would however like to know who this is. Where's Mr. Kealing? Why hasn't his name been released?
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
alm77 -- Go to lawrencepolice.org. Click on 'media releases' and then click on the report related to this case - right on top. His name is listed.
alm77 (anonymous) says…
The Kansan has it up now, too. http://www.kansan.com/stories/2009/fe...
50YearResident (anonymous) says…
They could have listed the victims name in this case, everyone knows anyway, it is "Old Shep".
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
This guy was getting pets from ads on Craig's List and killing them in a brutal manner. I hope more details emerge so people can see this is truly not something to joke about.
onlyrepublicaninlawrence (anonymous) says…
This absolutley makes me sick...how dare someone tourture an innocent animal. What is more ridiculous is that nothing will happen to this sicko because he lives in this county!
onlyrepublicaninlawrence (anonymous) says…
I agree this is nothing to joke around about.
tenderRage (anonymous) says…
You all are a sick and twisted as this degenerate. Why don't you have compassion for the animal? There was Blood found at the scene. That means it HURT. Animals feel too, just as you animals do. I wish he'd get life in prison and the decent prisoners would take care of him.
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
Wow. How'd you like to know you sold this guy an animal on the web and he did this?Uh... this guy is a serial killer in the making. That's not an exaggerated statement. It's so, so good that he got caught.
SWGlassPit (Tristan Moody) says…
Wanted for questioning: http://www.spscriptorium.com/Season2/... a moment of levity, back to the outrage)
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thanksforcoming (anonymous) says…
http://cjonline.com/stories/020509/br... is more stimulating news.
jkealing (Jonathan Kealing) says…
Alm and all--The person's name hasn't been released because he hasn't been charged. Once he's been charged, which should come tomorrow, we'll name him and we'll allow all posts with his name to remain.Thanks,Jonathan KealingOnline editor
alm77 (anonymous) says…
Awesome. Thanks Jonathan!
frustratednks (anonymous) says…
His name was released in the media release on the Sheriff's website.
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spankyandcranky (anonymous) says…
I don't think I care to know any more details ... except for that he will be punished to the full extent of the law if guilty.
458casul (anonymous) says…
my mule wants him now
jkealing (Jonathan Kealing) says…
I guess I should correct my statement a bit. It's our policy not to name suspects who haven't been charged. Once he's been charged, we'll name him. Yes, the person's name is available from law enforcement.
autie (anonymous) says…
peep, peep said the chicken in the barnyard penquack, quack said the duck, won't you let me in,cluck, cluck said the little red hen;let's boogie in the barnyardbaa, baa said the sheep from another bowlmoo, moo said the cow, let the butter roll,cluck, cluck said the little red hen, let's boogie in the barnyard.Yes, the barnyards jumpineverybody havin their flingeven old MacDonaldHad to do a little kind o' swing.....See, it ain't new, Louis Jordan wrote a song about this one.
q_ball2kand1 (anonymous) says…
Woaah! This guy contacted me about my rabbit that I had to give away when I moved. He sounded too sketchy on the phone so I told him to forget about it. Really glad I didn't give my bunny to this creep.
terrapin2 (anonymous) says…
This was not about sex. It was about torture and death. I happen to know the details of the case first hand and this is absolutely, without question, not something to joke about. If this man hadn't been called out by observant people, he would still be torturing animals right now. And frankly, people are next. He is most definitely a serial killer/rapist in the making. I am glad this story is in the news, because unfortunately the laws surrounding animal cruelty are not nearly harsh enough in my opinion. Attention should be paid to making sure he does not get released back into society; ours, or the one he is from. Do not put animals up for adoption on Craig's list etc...because it is a haven for sick people like this guy. If you care about animals and care about keeping our city safe, you will make your voice heard about this case. Don't let them deport him or let the DA's office let him off lightly. He should pay for the things he has done.
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flux (anonymous) says…
I found the guy on line and he has a website
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teverett (anonymous) says…
I think the ones who think this issue is funny and are making jokes might be a little "off" too.
BigPrune (anonymous) says…
What a sick bastard. Was it a hedgehog or a chicken by any chance? Regardless, very sickening.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
K-State Fan here. Inappropriate as it may be...I remember the old joke...K-State. Where men are men and sheep are nervous.
papaya (anonymous) says…
Hi -- I was wondering if anyone thought this fellow may be the same perpetrator of the horrific cat mutilations?
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
haven't looked at some of the links, so perhaps they answer this:was this guy a KU student? yuck!***give your dog a hug, and then hug him again after the two of you have a nice walk together! oh yes, put fido on a leash! that, too, because you love him and don't want harm to come to him. when you're back from that walk,give him a treat and tell him what you appreciate about him. yes, I am serious.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Since the Gnome is getting all serious...If y'all want to do something postive to respond to this senselessness toward animals, go to the Lawrence Humane Society and donate $ or supplies or time. They just took on a bunch of mistreateded dogs and could use some help.
AjiDeGallina (anonymous) says…
invictus (Anonymous) says…What is the liberal view point here? was he born with these tendencies? Or was he conditioned to do this? Should we show tolerance to this “lifestyle”?****************I honestly hope you have no children or animals since you are not capable of differentiating non-consenting or inability to consent.You would be a terrible parent and worse pet-owner.A pretty standard right-wing extremist, however.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
Bluie,you're right, they've got a dozen or more rescue dogs there and could use the help. sorry but I can't help be serious: in my life, I've worked with three dogs, the dog I have I've trained and he makes number four. dogs are innocents and they just want to belong. to abuse this way, makes my blood turn cold. this guy yes could easily have graduated to people. those are the stats. to think people didn't want their critters and gave them to him. this guy needs the absolute maximum our system can hit him with and the judge needs to *mandate* psychological intervention. ***sure don't understand Maxy1's wacko point unless he's trying to say that KU's diversity is to blame for this guy being here? WTH/
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
Hopefully, this disgusting maniac will become someone's sodomized pet in crowded prison cell.
notajayhawk (anonymous) says…
Omegatron (Anonymous) says… "Please Neuter the sick S.O.B so he doesn't procreate…"Not too sure procreating is an option, given his proclivities...Doesn't mean neutering shouldn't be considered as an option on principal alone, however...
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
just a note:we now have *felony animal cruelty* available as a charge. I expect Branson to suck it up and use this charge for this guy. no slouching off into plea bargains this time. happens too often, not this time! don't drop this ball Branson!
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
Gallina,your political slur is inaccurate and inappropriate for this thread. shows you and Invictus are the two sides of one coin. shame.
XEPCT (anonymous) says…
this guy will be a serial killer when he "grows up"
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hawkergrl (anonymous) says…
Wonder if this guy is also connected to all the cat disappearances around town?
been_there (anonymous) says…
When he goes to prison he should not be put in with other prisoners. I'm not worried about him, but rather what he would do to them, unless he is put in with other sickos like himself. Let them go to work on each other.
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Yes hawkergrl I think so. I hope there are not two people doing this.barrypenders, by saying, "Another Obama voter in trouble", you have shown that you absolutely don't get it. Move to Congo or Afganistan or Iraq if you think things are bad.
AjiDeGallina (anonymous) says…
Marion,since you are someone who believes the Holocaust "wasn't as bad as they say", I think insults from you are an honor, if I offend you, I offend all the right people.You are an anti-Semite and a known liar.You have failed your family name and shame your ancestors.
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Aji, There you go with that weird rhetoric again. Where do you get that stuff?You....You....You are typing words into a computer. So get mad!
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
Has the ACLU agreed to defend this innocent victim of Western social imperialism christ-o-facism?Or....Could we just take him out behind the chemical sheds & shoot him?
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kittycatty26 (anonymous) says…
I hope this sick freak gets done to him what he did to innocent animals. Better yet, just kill the waste of space.
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
Sadly, I also know more about the details of this case than what has been released to the media so far. I do hope that the Journal World shares as much as possible when this guy is charged. Hopefully, when you know more you will be even more outraged. Hopefully, you will all be compelled to contact the district attorney so they don't let this slide or try to just let him slip out of the country so he's simply no longer a danger in our backyard. I also hope you will all be compelled to make yourselves familiar with the limits to the animal cruelty laws in our state. Many good people worked harder than they should have needed to in order to pass the current law. Now it is time to push for ammendments to strengthen the law. This guy is a serial killer in the making and it is very likely he will get a slap on the wrist for these multiple horrific acts. Oh, and for the record, for the love of God tell everyone you know that these animals were obtained on Craig's List. Not a smart way to find a home for a defenseless animal.
Solomon (anonymous) says…
This is a very sick individual. Many serial killers have a history of abusing and killing animals, and it's not a stretch to imagine this guy moving in that direction. This young man needs a lot of very intense psychological therapy while, and after, he's incarcerated.On a sad note, I visited his web page where he has pictures of his mother and father, and other members of his family. Although I have no idea of his relationship with his parents I suspect that they are loving and will be devestated with this turn of events.
seahorselover (anonymous) says…
People who abuse animals are just sick. Especially this type of abuse. Who can really get pleasure from torturing a poor, trusting dog to death? We've created a world where dogs are forced to be dependent on our care to survive. They lovingly accept that, trust us, defend us, and then some people betray them like this? To the people who adopt their pets out on Craig's List, be more careful!
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
"Who can really get pleasure from torturing a poor, trusting dog to death?"It's not *pleasure* for them in the way that we think of pleasure. More of a "release" than a "happy".
1029 (anonymous) says…
I bet this guy was really lookin' forward to that squirrel hunt in tongie. Maybe them cops will be nice and let him out for a few hours on Saturday to have one last good ole' time with his peers out in the woods showin them animals whose boss.
rightthinkertwo (anonymous) says…
Watches to much Tv,He should get outside more often
lawthing (anonymous) says…
Were there any Sheep neary?
kittycatty26 (anonymous) says…
Please, people, stop listing your pets on Craigslist. Just take them to the shelter, if you don't want them, so they can be safe and cared for until they can be adopted. You can't screen people like the shelter can, and you don't know how much people lie in order to obtain a defenseless animal to abuse. Please do not offer your pet up for free. Most abusers are looking for free pets to do God knows what to. How do we go about getting the laws passed? If someone will tell me what to do, I will do it. Do we make phone calls? Do we write letters? Can someone tell me what I need to do?
free2bme (anonymous) says…
Beyond repulsive. What a twisted s.o.b.
meowdancer (anonymous) says…
invictus: You are a bigot. This doesn't have anything to do with liberal or conservative ideas... This man is sick and is on his way to being a serial killer. No matter what political views you hold, that is the bottom line. Leave the conservative bulls--- at the door.Did all the animals abused/killed come from Craigslist? Or were there lost/stray animals involved as well?
sfjayhawk (anonymous) says…
Dude is definitely visiting from Missouri
AjiDeGallina (anonymous) says…
The good thing about this is insane criminals such as this guy usually graduates from animals to humans, I am glad he was caught before that happened.
hawk66220 (anonymous) says…
RBRBM….You speak of these repulsive details but do not release any of them. If you are so in the know, prove it. Give some facts, how do we know there really are repulsive details that make it worse then we think, and what gives you the right to decide what we would think.Yes some people are joking around that is just imaturity, live with it.I can’t imagine any details making this worse. This is a real sicko, I feel for his parents. I also have to imagine his website will be down soon. It those details RBRBM speaks of come out this will be national news. Its already on the Chicago Tribune and Jonathan they are naming him. Has he been charged or do they have a different policy?
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
Hey AjiDeGallina. I wish you were right. Unfortunately animal cruelty is not taken as seriously as it should be in this world. This guy will have every chance to continue with animals and graduate to humans if he so chooses. I guarantee it. The Humane Society of the United States web site (hsus.org) has great information about animal cruelty laws state by state. Thankfully it is now a felony in Kansas, but the penalties allowed don't come close to fitting the brutal nature of the crime.
rbrbm (anonymous) says…
Hawk66220 - Unfortunately a number of us found ourselves far more involved in this than we would ever hope to be... I do apologize for eluding to more details without actually providing more information. Frankly, I have never felt compelled to blog before now, but when I saw people making jokes I couldn't help myself. I certainly don't intend to tell other people what to think. I just want to believe that if the first story to break on this site had included more of the details rather than sounding like some bad barnyard joke then people might have been more sensitive. I hope that more information will come out after he is formally charged. If that doesn't happen then I assure you I will be one of many people looking to share the whole story.
hawk66220 (anonymous) says…
Fair enough RBRBM. I was only digging because the more outrage on this story the better. My thought was more detail would create more outrage. This guy can not be allowed to get off with a slap on the wrist.
kmat (anonymous) says…
Hawk - then call the DA's office. Push the issue instead of being a butt to rbrbm. rbrbm isn't making anything up and until charges have officially been filed, the full details shouldn't be released. I do think the LJW is assinine for not printing the name, since every other news outlet does. This guy is a repeat offender and has nor regard for life. I could have heard all the gory details the other day, but chose not to because the way it upset people I know, I knew I couldn't handle it. Most people won't handle it well. This guy isn't just kicking his dog, he's a torturer.
hawk66220 (anonymous) says…
kmat.......me pushing the issue is not going to get anywhere, I am one person. Its way bigger then me calling the DA's office. The details must come out, as bad as they may be. The only way this guy gets what he deserves is if there is public outrage.
iplaysupernintendo (anonymous) says…
Douglas County Sherrif:http://www.dgso.org/web/index.php?opt…Then go to hotlinks- then to booking recapAt the bottom, put in the date: 2009/2/4Booking#: 09-0518 Tells his name.
iplaysupernintendo (anonymous) says…
his website: http://www.cembasoflas.com/mainpage2....
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Okay, without looking at the thread, I'm going to post an over of 8 posts with a 70% probability on homosexual relationships being brought up immediately. Invictus or STRS.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Crap! 11 posts.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
as inuendo, of course, not explicit reference
rusty2 (anonymous) says…
jonas - seriously - bestiality has little corelation to homosexual activities.as with pedophilia most acts against children are by heterosexuals sometimes even with a mother presentwhich is quite baffling.
independent_rebel (anonymous) says…
I agree with those who feel it was only a matter of time before this sick, worthless piece of trash took the next step of a typical serial killer by moving from animals to humans.And for you forgiving types who hope that in a civil society a guy such as this creep deserves a chance to be rehabilitated and sent back and join the rest of us...um, no. No second chance. Not for this guy. Lock him away forever.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
rusty: Seriously, I know. It was just a prediction, not a declaration. I was close.
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jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
"And for you forgiving types who hope that in a civil society a guy such as this creep deserves a chance to be rehabilitated and sent back and join the rest of us…um, no. No second chance. Not for this guy. Lock him away forever."So, you're saying that this was worse than Premeditated Murder, then?