Overview
- The killing of Maylo, captured on video in Vista Alegre on April 22, shows a man throwing a large stone that struck the small dog in the head.
- Neighbors identified a local man as the attacker and demanded his arrest.
- Animal protection groups asked the Public Ministry to detain the suspect under Article 206, which punishes cruelty causing death with up to five years in prison.
- The dog's owner said Maylo was old and had no teeth and that she takes in elderly rescue dogs.
- As of Saturday, media had reported no arrest or formal charge in the case.