Overview
- Deputies responding to a Fort Meade farm found three cows dead and five so badly injured they were euthanized on March 19, and a ninth was found dead several days later.
- Four of the euthanized cows were believed pregnant, each had a live calf nearby, and the owner values each cow at about $4,000.
- Investigators report no witnesses or surveillance cameras in the area, and they have not identified a suspect or motive.
- Deputies noted a leased hunting stand on a neighboring property as they collected evidence.
- Anyone with information can contact Det. Jacob Durrance at 863-534-7205 referencing case 26-11726 or reach Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-8477.