The Animal Control Report

Dog Strangulation Debrief (Episode 220)

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Title: Unraveling the Case of Jake: A Tragic Encounter Date: September 11, 2020 Location: 2035 South Josephine Street # 213 Denver, CO 80210 Officer: D. Ettinger #306, Denver Animal Protection (DAP)

  1. Introduction
    • Officer Ettinger arrives at 2035 South Josephine Street #213, Denver, CO 80210.
    • Attempts to contact Benjamin Hatfield regarding a dead dog identified as "Jake."
  2. Investigation at Alternate Address
    • Truepeoplesearch.com leads to 5438 South Foresthill Street, Littleton, CO 80120.
    • Meets with Susan Gallagher, Mr. Hatfield's aunt.
    • Mr. Hatfield found at the residence, appears nervous.
  3. Mr. Hatfield's Account
    • Mr. Hatfield describes an incident with Jake defecating on his bed on September 10, 2020.
    • Admits to disciplining Jake by muzzling tightly with a leash and leashing him to a bike hook.
    • Claims to have found Jake deceased upon waking up on September 11, 2020.
  4. Search Warrant
    • Officer contacts Denver Police Department (DPD) for assistance.
    • Detective C. Hegwer assigned to the case.
    • Search warrant obtained at approximately 1730 hours.
  5. Execution of Warrant
    • Officers J. Humphreys and D. Sechrist assist in executing the warrant.
    • Entry made into 2035 South Josephine Street #213 at approximately 1815 hours.
  6. Scene Investigation
    • Traces of blood and fibers found near a bicycle rack consistent with Mr. Hatfield's account.
    • Saliva and fur of Jake found on the bicycle.
    • Examination of living room, dining area, kitchen, and bedroom for evidence.
  7. Findings
    • No evidence of feces on the bed sheets or in the dining room.
    • White quilt in the bedroom shows small amounts of blood and possible urine stains.
    • Hoover spot remover and debris consistent with Mr. Hatfield's account found in the bedroom.
  8. Bathroom Examination
    • Fur from Jake and pieces of the leash found in the bathtub.
    • Small piece of feces near the drain.
  9. Conclusion
    • Dr. Gary Mason from Colorado State University concludes Jake died from suffocation.
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