Prosecute THE MAN WHO SHOT BABYBOY
Target:
The Honorable Spencer Bachus, Prosecutor Frank Funderburg, Chief Adam Pardue, Magistrate Pricilla Newton, The Town of ODENVILLE, AL
Sponsored by:
We the undersigned, ask for justice for the Davis family. Please charge, and prosecute, Christopher Delawder, for the unlawful shooting of Babyboy, a beloved member of the Davis family.
On the evening of Saturday June 28, 2008, the family of Terri Davis', lives were changed. Their little bassett hound, Babyboy, slipped out of the safety of his backyard. Moments later a neighbor came to the Davis' front door to report their precious little dog was hurt.
Another neighbor, Christopher Delawder, had shot and killed Babyboy.
Surrounded by a crowd of people, Terri picked up his lifeless little body screaming to God, as tears ran down her face. At that point she didn't know how babyboy had died.
They brought him home and it was then, as they looked him over, that they found the bullet hole.
Christopher Dewayne Delawder was part of the crowd that surrounded Terri. He was asking if, "Anyone had seen anything." In other words, he was acting like he had no knowledge of the shooting. When the police arrived he lied to them.
It was after Mr. Delawder contacted his attorney, (2 hours later) he admitted to shooting the Davis family dog. His excuse? He stated he had every right to shoot the dog to protect his cats.
It is suspected that his cats, (if there really are any) are locked in an unventilated box in his backyard. In which case, not only is he guilty of a crime by shooting the dog, he is also guilty of animal abuse.
Alabama state law made it a class C felony in the year of 2001:
Title 13A. Criminal Code. Chapter 11. Offenses Against Order and Safety. Article 1. Offenses Against Public Order and Decency. § 13A-11-14. Cruelty to animals. Section 13A-11-240. Definitions. Section 13A-11-241. Cruelty in first and second degrees.
13A-11-14. Cruelty to Animals.
(a) A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he intentionally or recklessly:
(1) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; or
(2) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or
(3) Kills or injures without good cause any animal belonging to another.
(b) Cruelty to animals is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, § 5565.)
13A-11-240. Definitions.
(a) The word "torture" as used in this article shall mean the act of doing physical injury to a dog or cat by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause said animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or thereby causing death due to said act.(b) The word "cruel" as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.
(c) The words "dog or cat" as used in this article shall mean any domesticated member of the dog or cat family.
(Act 2000-615, p. 1252, § 1.)
This petition is to urge the magistrate and police of Odenville, AL to take action. Help us bring the town of Odenville, Alabama, to task, for failing to uphold the law.
Help us get this man prosecuted for his CRIME. Thank you all, for your support.
http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/profile/terri71
On the evening of Saturday June 28, 2008, the family of Terri Davis', lives were changed. Their little bassett hound, Babyboy, slipped out of the safety of his backyard. Moments later a neighbor came to the Davis' front door to report their precious little dog was hurt.
Another neighbor, Christopher Delawder, had shot and killed Babyboy.
Surrounded by a crowd of people, Terri picked up his lifeless little body screaming to God, as tears ran down her face. At that point she didn't know how babyboy had died.
They brought him home and it was then, as they looked him over, that they found the bullet hole.
Christopher Dewayne Delawder was part of the crowd that surrounded Terri. He was asking if, "Anyone had seen anything." In other words, he was acting like he had no knowledge of the shooting. When the police arrived he lied to them.
It was after Mr. Delawder contacted his attorney, (2 hours later) he admitted to shooting the Davis family dog. His excuse? He stated he had every right to shoot the dog to protect his cats.
It is suspected that his cats, (if there really are any) are locked in an unventilated box in his backyard. In which case, not only is he guilty of a crime by shooting the dog, he is also guilty of animal abuse.
Alabama state law made it a class C felony in the year of 2001:
Title 13A. Criminal Code. Chapter 11. Offenses Against Order and Safety. Article 1. Offenses Against Public Order and Decency. § 13A-11-14. Cruelty to animals. Section 13A-11-240. Definitions. Section 13A-11-241. Cruelty in first and second degrees.
13A-11-14. Cruelty to Animals.
(a) A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he intentionally or recklessly:
(1) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; or
(2) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or
(3) Kills or injures without good cause any animal belonging to another.
(b) Cruelty to animals is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, § 5565.)
13A-11-240. Definitions.
(a) The word "torture" as used in this article shall mean the act of doing physical injury to a dog or cat by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause said animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or thereby causing death due to said act.(b) The word "cruel" as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.
(c) The words "dog or cat" as used in this article shall mean any domesticated member of the dog or cat family.
(Act 2000-615, p. 1252, § 1.)
This petition is to urge the magistrate and police of Odenville, AL to take action. Help us bring the town of Odenville, Alabama, to task, for failing to uphold the law.
Help us get this man prosecuted for his CRIME. Thank you all, for your support.
http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/profile/terri71
We the undersigned, ask for justice for the Davis family. Please charge, and prosecute, Christopher Delawder, for the unlawful shooting of Babyboy, a beloved member of the Davis family.
On the evening of Saturday June 28, 2008, the family of Terri Davis', lives were changed. Their little bassett hound, Babyboy, slipped out of the safety of his backyard. Moments later a neighbor came to the Davis' front door to report their precious little dog was hurt.
Another neighbor, Christopher Delawder, had shot and killed Babyboy.
Surrounded by a crowd of people, Terri picked up his lifeless little body screaming to God, as tears ran down her face. At that point she didn't know how babyboy had died.
They brought him home and it was then, as they looked him over, that they found the bullet hole.
Christopher Dewayne Delawder was part of the crowd that surrounded Terri. He was asking if, "Anyone had seen anything." In other words, he was acting like he had no knowledge of the shooting. When the police arrived he lied to them.
It was after Mr. Delawder contacted his attorney, (2 hours later) he admitted to shooting the Davis family dog. His excuse? He stated he had every right to shoot the dog to protect his cats.
It is suspected that his cats, (if there really are any) are locked in an unventilated box in his backyard. In which case, not only is he guilty of a crime by shooting the dog, he is also guilty of animal abuse.
Alabama state law made it a class C felony in the year of 2001:
Title 13A. Criminal Code. Chapter 11. Offenses Against Order and Safety. Article 1. Offenses Against Public Order and Decency. § 13A-11-14. Cruelty to animals. Section 13A-11-240. Definitions. Section 13A-11-241. Cruelty in first and second degrees.
13A-11-14. Cruelty to Animals.
(a) A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he intentionally or recklessly:
(1) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; or
(2) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or
(3) Kills or injures without good cause any animal belonging to another.
(b) Cruelty to animals is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, § 5565.)
13A-11-240. Definitions.
(a) The word "torture" as used in this article shall mean the act of doing physical injury to a dog or cat by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause said animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or thereby causing death due to said act.(b) The word "cruel" as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.
(c) The words "dog or cat" as used in this article shall mean any domesticated member of the dog or cat family.
(Act 2000-615, p. 1252, § 1.)
This petition is to urge the magistrate and police of Odenville, AL to take action. Help us bring the town of Odenville, Alabama, to task, for failing to uphold the law.
Help us get this man prosecuted for his CRIME. Thank you all, for your support.
http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/profile/terri71
On the evening of Saturday June 28, 2008, the family of Terri Davis', lives were changed. Their little bassett hound, Babyboy, slipped out of the safety of his backyard. Moments later a neighbor came to the Davis' front door to report their precious little dog was hurt.
Another neighbor, Christopher Delawder, had shot and killed Babyboy.
Surrounded by a crowd of people, Terri picked up his lifeless little body screaming to God, as tears ran down her face. At that point she didn't know how babyboy had died.
They brought him home and it was then, as they looked him over, that they found the bullet hole.
Christopher Dewayne Delawder was part of the crowd that surrounded Terri. He was asking if, "Anyone had seen anything." In other words, he was acting like he had no knowledge of the shooting. When the police arrived he lied to them.
It was after Mr. Delawder contacted his attorney, (2 hours later) he admitted to shooting the Davis family dog. His excuse? He stated he had every right to shoot the dog to protect his cats.
It is suspected that his cats, (if there really are any) are locked in an unventilated box in his backyard. In which case, not only is he guilty of a crime by shooting the dog, he is also guilty of animal abuse.
Alabama state law made it a class C felony in the year of 2001:
Title 13A. Criminal Code. Chapter 11. Offenses Against Order and Safety. Article 1. Offenses Against Public Order and Decency. § 13A-11-14. Cruelty to animals. Section 13A-11-240. Definitions. Section 13A-11-241. Cruelty in first and second degrees.
13A-11-14. Cruelty to Animals.
(a) A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he intentionally or recklessly:
(1) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; or
(2) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or
(3) Kills or injures without good cause any animal belonging to another.
(b) Cruelty to animals is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, § 5565.)
13A-11-240. Definitions.
(a) The word "torture" as used in this article shall mean the act of doing physical injury to a dog or cat by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause said animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or thereby causing death due to said act.(b) The word "cruel" as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.
(c) The words "dog or cat" as used in this article shall mean any domesticated member of the dog or cat family.
(Act 2000-615, p. 1252, § 1.)
This petition is to urge the magistrate and police of Odenville, AL to take action. Help us bring the town of Odenville, Alabama, to task, for failing to uphold the law.
Help us get this man prosecuted for his CRIME. Thank you all, for your support.
http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/profile/terri71
183 Alabama Street
Odenville, Alabama 35120
(205)629-3333
Odenville, Alabama 35120
(205)629-3333
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We signed the "Prosecute THE MAN WHO SHOT BABYBOY" petition!
# 1,004:
3:38 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Diane Strome, Canada
This man needs to be prosecuted. There was no reason for shooting and killing a neighbor's family pet. And causing this family the kind of pain and grief they're now going through. This was just plain cruelty. To say he was protecting his cats is nonsense. He should be investigated about his cats. Does he really have any? And if he does what kind of condition are they in? He sounds like he shouldn't have any contact with any animals. Ever.
This man needs to be prosecuted. There was no reason for shooting and killing a neighbor's family pet. And causing this family the kind of pain and grief they're now going through. This was just plain cruelty. To say he was protecting his cats is nonsense. He should be investigated about his cats. Does he really have any? And if he does what kind of condition are they in? He sounds like he shouldn't have any contact with any animals. Ever.
To top it off, he flat out lies to the police when questioned. Law enforcement should be aware that the sickos out there that take pleasure in hurting and killing animals are a short step away from doing this to a person. He should be stopped now.
# 1,003:
11:58 am PDT, Aug 5,
Karin Keeling, North Carolina
The killer should be treated as he treated the dog. Who knows what he will do next? Probably something worse...
The killer should be treated as he treated the dog. Who knows what he will do next? Probably something worse...
Are you aware of the disturbing connection between animal abusers and spouse/child abuse?
# 1,002:
9:41 am PDT, Aug 5,
Cecile Bourles, France
# 1,001:
9:04 am PDT, Aug 5,
Heidi Antoni, Wisconsin
I was raised with basset hounds and have grown up to own several more. This report of a neighbor killing a defenseless dog is outrageous! I am appalled that this person, if he can be called that, is allowed to walk free on technicalities. I am certain a basset hound would not have been causing too much disturbance to this man as they tend to be a rather timid breed and are usually only following their noses when they happen to escape enclosures. Have these individuals in this town lost their sense of decency and dignity which should govern everything we are responsible for? This man is a pathological liar and he's getting away with murder!
I was raised with basset hounds and have grown up to own several more. This report of a neighbor killing a defenseless dog is outrageous! I am appalled that this person, if he can be called that, is allowed to walk free on technicalities. I am certain a basset hound would not have been causing too much disturbance to this man as they tend to be a rather timid breed and are usually only following their noses when they happen to escape enclosures. Have these individuals in this town lost their sense of decency and dignity which should govern everything we are responsible for? This man is a pathological liar and he's getting away with murder!
What gives this man the right to shoot a harmless animal? Shouldn't he have notified the police instead of taking the "law" into his own hands? I'd hate to live next door to this guy.
# 1,000:
7:20 am PDT, Aug 5,
Jennifer Layton, Pennsylvania
Why it is important to prosecute animal abusers? Becauase if someone can stand there and shoot a dog, and then lie about it to officals -- what's next? someone's child?
Why it is important to prosecute animal abusers? Becauase if someone can stand there and shoot a dog, and then lie about it to officals -- what's next? someone's child?
yes, I am very aware - as I said in the above statement -
# 999:
4:43 am PDT, Aug 5,
Severine Stockling,, France
# 998:
3:56 am PDT, Aug 5,
Isabella Hillmayr, Greece
# 997:
3:50 am PDT, Aug 5,
Martin Reifinger, Austria
# 996:
2:15 am PDT, Aug 5,
Nicolas BELLEUDY, France
# 995:
10:16 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Neel Persaud, New York
People who EVEN support the idea of harming any animal in any way. Dosen't only need to be SHOT or Hanged but tortured like the BEAST they are.
People who EVEN support the idea of harming any animal in any way. Dosen't only need to be SHOT or Hanged but tortured like the BEAST they are.
# 994:
8:20 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Gena Beard, Oregon
# 993:
8:12 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Gina Parisi, New York
# 992:
4:27 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Andrea Wright, Texas
People like this have no respect for life.
People like this have no respect for life.
# 991:
3:16 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Gloruia Spangler, North Carolina
# 990:
2:37 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Suzanne Pearson, Ohio
# 989:
11:27 am PDT, Aug 4,
Nicole Imhof, Germany
# 988:
10:53 am PDT, Aug 4,
M Johnson, Tennessee
Yes
Yes
# 987:
10:06 am PDT, Aug 4,
Helene Ryles, United Kingdom
# 986:
8:34 am PDT, Aug 4,
Sandra Gregory, Tennessee
# 985:
8:01 am PDT, Aug 4,
Robin Robinson, Ohio
# 984:
7:43 am PDT, Aug 4,
Shelley Hofer, Michigan
How very sad anyone could do this !!!!! What a sweet dog. Please prosecute this unfeeling human (?)
How very sad anyone could do this !!!!! What a sweet dog. Please prosecute this unfeeling human (?)
# 983:
7:24 am PDT, Aug 4,
Dawn Van keuren, New Jersey
Someone who would shoot a known pet and abuse his own deserves the maximum penalty permitted by law. He is a risk of future harm. If there was deception, it indicates no remorse.
Someone who would shoot a known pet and abuse his own deserves the maximum penalty permitted by law. He is a risk of future harm. If there was deception, it indicates no remorse.
# 982:
7:14 am PDT, Aug 4,
Gaby Bisecker, Austria
# 981:
6:40 am PDT, Aug 4,
Lupyta Miranda, Mexico
# 980:
6:34 am PDT, Aug 4,
Melissa Rogers, North Carolina
# 979:
6:11 am PDT, Aug 4,
Marjolein Bruinen, Latvia
# 978:
4:38 am PDT, Aug 4,
Heather Kish, Michigan
# 977:
4:26 am PDT, Aug 4,
Donna Stokes, Tennessee
# 976:
3:33 am PDT, Aug 4,
Janine Heinemann, Netherlands
# 975:
2:43 am PDT, Aug 4,
Fii Brazier, United Kingdom
# 974:
2:33 am PDT, Aug 4,
Melanie Aquila, Germany
# 973:
11:28 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Barbara Simon, Germany
# 972:
9:19 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Sandra Seiça, Portugal
# 971:
8:51 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Bekah Scarbro, Tennessee
# 970:
8:36 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Steven Phipps, Tennessee
Please give justice to Babyboy and his family. Animal Cruelty of this nature is a serious matter.
Please give justice to Babyboy and his family. Animal Cruelty of this nature is a serious matter.
# 969:
7:41 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Miriam Perez Mass, Mexico
it is important to persecute that abuser because he could do the same to other animal and children.
it is important to persecute that abuser because he could do the same to other animal and children.
i am sure there is a connection between person who makes animal abusse an person who makes children abuse.
# 968:
6:41 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Terri Lane, Tennessee
# 967:
4:56 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Mineyuki Kuwahara, Japan
# 966:
4:54 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Noriko Kuwahara, Japan
# 965:
4:45 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Chapi Kunz, Germany
# 964:
4:41 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Felix Kunz, Germany
# 963:
4:37 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Mane Kunz, Germany
# 962:
4:31 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Florian Kunz, Germany
# 961:
4:25 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Hanna Kunz, Germany
# 960:
4:23 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Miwa Kunz-Kuwahara, Germany
# 959:
3:13 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Jennie Jones, Utah
It's important to prosecute animal abusers because they are violent, dangerous people who harm innocent, defenseless victims and it has been proven time and time again that animals are their first victims but they eventually move on to humans.
It's important to prosecute animal abusers because they are violent, dangerous people who harm innocent, defenseless victims and it has been proven time and time again that animals are their first victims but they eventually move on to humans.
# 958:
1:40 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Mae Williams, Tennessee
# 957:
1:39 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Cathy Imm, Alabama
# 956:
1:38 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Haley Ham, Tennessee
This man needs to be held responsible for his actions.
This man needs to be held responsible for his actions.
If a person harms an animal they can harm a kid too.
# 955:
1:27 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Sylvia Laver, Switzerland
Cruelty to animals is barbaric and should not be condoned in a civilized society -- at least we think we are civilized, sometimes I wonder.
Cruelty to animals is barbaric and should not be condoned in a civilized society -- at least we think we are civilized, sometimes I wonder.
# 954:
12:04 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Kathrin Graubaum, Germany
# 953:
11:22 am PDT, Aug 3,
Elizabeth Anderson, Iowa
# 952:
11:05 am PDT, Aug 3,
Adelaide Dawes, California
# 951:
10:38 am PDT, Aug 3,
Daniela Vogt, Germany
