Molly, as she was found buried up to her neck, with the severe wound caused by the hammer Hyrum Long used to “euthanize” her. The log that was placed on top of her head was removed by a neighbor after hearing her cries for help. Who could be this cruel?
In my last entry about Molly I received important comments in regards to this horrific case of animal abuse. Molly is the Labrador Retriever who was bludgeoned with a hammer and buried alive in her backyard by Hyrum Long, 75 and his daughter, Susan Johnson, 49.
Some important facts came to light after receiving these comments. Linda G. has given me a link over to the latest news clip with this case. You can view it here. Linda’s comment and the link shows a different version than the original one I received.
I had originally received information that Molly was buried alive after being bludgeoned with a hammer. They thought she was dead. She was able to get her head out and yelp and cry when neighbors heard her and helped her. That isn’t entirely accurate. She was buried alive up to her neck after being bludgeoned and a pillow was placed under her head with a log on top of her head to keep her quiet. When the neighbor heard Molly’s cries she removed the log before the police arrived. What kind of people are these two?!!!! Perhaps they were hoping she would die while they left to dine on food. Food was apparently something these two “forgot” to give Molly within the last week.
In my original entry it was stated that these two people did this because they couldn’t affoard to have her euthanized. Johnson, the daughter, did in fact say that but she lied. She now says she was afraid to take her to the vet for fear of being accused of animal abuse. But I guess it’s much better to hit your dog in the head with a hammer and bury her in your backyard up to her neck!!!!!!!!!
Johnson is set to appear in court November 7th for animal neglect charges while Long is set to appear in court November 10th for felony aggravated animal abuse in the first degree. If you watch the above news clip you will hear Long asking not to be sent to jail to be with his wife who has suffered a stroke. He said she needs him and he needs her- that doesn’t work for me. He thinks apologizing to the media should exonerate him for such horrific cruelty he inflicted on Molly.
A comment from Michelle in the last entry is important. YOU can call the Washington County’s DA office and ask to have your name be placed on a list to help the prosecution case. This list will go to the judge. The number is 503-846-8671 . The woman I spoke to said they WANT TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE TO HELP WITH THIS CASE. If you are able (it is long distance) PLEASE CALL. They will ask for your name, what state you live in and your phone number, if you want them to call you. The woman was very nice.
Many thanks to Linda and Michelle for their help!
I can’t begin to explain the rage I feel inside about these two people and what they did to Molly. They sicken me. There is no excuse for what they have done – NONE!! What happens if Long’s wife doesn’t improve ~ will they put her out of her misery too??? What they have done is way beyond my comprehension.
Our voices do make a difference. We helped to get Ratchet to Minnesota for Sgt. Gwen Beberg who was stationed in Iraq by signing a petition. We can do it again.
JUSTICE FOR MOLLY- PLEASE CALL!!