Chihuahua Puppy Trapped in Crate and Set on Fire
California v. Willie Bee Turner
The Animal Legal Defense Fund offered a $5,000 reward that helped lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible setting a puppy on fire and leaving her to die.
Status
Next Step
Case Closed
On January 22, 2015, a puppy was found burned to death, locked inside of a crate, on the sidewalk in Sacramento, California. The Animal Legal Defense Fund offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who committed this shocking act of cruelty.
The reward helped lead to the arrest of Willie Bee Turner. Turner had been visiting a friend in Sacramento with his puppy Angel Star. Turner told his friend that he no longer wanted Angel Star, because she had worms. He was witnessed being physically violent with the puppy prior to her death.
In 2016, Turner was found guilty of malicious killing of an animal, animal abuse, and two counts of arson. Turner was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison, and prohibited from owning an animal for 10 years.
Recent News
-
A Dog Named Smokey Reunites with Guardian After Being Kidnapped
The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with spcaLA to take custody of the dog until his guardian could retrieve himOctober 7, 2025 News -
Appellate Court Ruling Confirms SPCA Authority to Enforce California Animal Protection Laws
Animal Legal Defense Fund utilized California Corporations Code 10404 to circumvent illegal conditions at Vallejo puppy millSeptember 2, 2025 News -
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better protections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the stateMay 16, 2025 News
Related Cases
-
Circumventing California Puppy Mill Ban
Carey, et al. v J.A.K.’s Puppies, Inc., et al.
-
Suing Unscrupulous Puppy Traffickers Who Knowingly Sold Sick Dogs
Jessica Loy et. al. v. Trina Kenney et. al.
Looking for case and legal resources? View Resources
See More
Stand Up to Animal Cruelty
Puerto Rico’s only zoo is not a safe place for animals. Please sign the petition below to help close the zoo and find these animals new homes.