Two South Carolina guys have actually been charged with killing a dog breeder last month and taking a French bulldog that he had actually set up to offer to them, the authorities said Monday.
The guys, Michael Dinkins, 41, and Byron Miller, 32, were apprehended on March 14 in the killing of Lonnie A. Ray, the Lee’s County Sheriff’s Office said. In addition to murder, they likewise deal with charges of tried murder and heist. More arrests are anticipated today, according to Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon, who kept in mind that the dog is still missing out on.
Mr. Ray, 76, had actually set up online to satisfy purchasers on the night of Feb. 6 to offer them a French bulldog for $2,500. But when he got to the meeting point — the car park of a KFC in Bishopville, S.C. — he was assaulted by 3 or 4 individuals and contended least 3 times, the authorities said.
Mr. Ray, who was shot by Mr. Miller, was required to Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, S.C., where he passed away an hour later on, Sheriff Simon said.
Mr. Dinkins, who resides in Sumter County, and Mr. Miller, who resides in Kershaw County, are being held without bond at the Sumter County Detention Center, the authorities said. Neither had an attorney, the constable said.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Ray reproduced and offered French bulldogs in retirement. He resided in Darlington County, S.C.
Mickey Wilkes, a friend who had actually accompanied Mr. Ray to the scheduled sale, was likewise contended by Mr. Miller however was not hurt, the constable said. Mr. Wilkes decreased to discuss the case Monday night.
Lee County, which has about 16,000 locals, normally has 3 to 5 murders a year, Sheriff Simon said.
French bulldogs, which have actually cost as much as $6,000, have actually ended up being amongst the most pricey dog types in the United States, triggering violent theft throughout the nation.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was choked and shot throughout a break-in of the vocalist’s French bulldogs in Los Angeles in 2021. The shooter was sentenced to 21 years in jail.
Kirsten Noyes contributed research study.
