Ritualistic Killings Under Investigation In Hudson Valley, New York

Authorities are investigating what they call possible ritualistic killings were discovered in the Hudson Valley. A reward is now being offered.

New York State Humane Association and the Putnam County SPCA are hoping Hudson Valley residents can help authorities find the people responsible for mutilating animals in the Hudson Valley.

Large Reward Offered After Mutilated Animals Found In Putnam County, New York

Officials are now offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for mutilating and decapitating chickens, roosters and one dove.

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Last month, police found the animals on the side of Holland Drive near Route 52 in the Town of Kent. Police immediately called the Putnam County SPCA.

Possible Result Of Ritualistic Killings

Arriving Putnam County SPCA detectives found two mutilated and decapitated roosters and chickens as well as one mutilated and decapitated white dove inside the bag.

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"The area where this bag was found was only a short distance from where other bags of mutilated animals have been found in recent months, possibly the result of ritualistic killings," the Putnam County SPCA told Hudson Valley Post.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Putnam County SPCA 24 Hour Hotline at 845-520-6915.

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