A hunter who told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a Connecticut family’s pet German shepherds, has been criminally charged
Photos of the Caviola family dogs Cimo, right, and Lieben, left, on a poster outside Danbury Superior Court on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Danbury, Conn. Michael Konschak is facing charges after he allegedly killed, beheaded and skinned Caviola's family dogs. Konschak, a hunter who told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a Connecticut family's pet German shepherds, has been criminally charged. DANBURY, Conn.
Animal rights advocates have urged authorities to add animal cruelty charges. Danbury State’s Attorney David Applegate said the case is still being investigated and that more charges are possible. Erin Caviola, of Ridgefield, said she and her family searched for their dogs for weeks and posted flyers after they went missing, and that they are heartbroken about what happened to them. She said the dogs' heads were removed and remain missing.
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