Police: Daughter Says Drunk Mom Killed Her Chihuahua

[The Straight Story]

Police: Daughter Says Drunk Mom Killed Her Chihuahua

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio—A pet’s skull was crushed, and police reports said the Chihuahua’s owner is suspected in the crime. Police said the suspect’s teen daughter watched and was the one who called authorities.

Retta McKibben’s 14-year-old daughter called authorities Tuesday, July 7, saying her mom was drunk and had slammed her pet Chihuahua, Zoe, into the ground, killing it, according to Buckeye Lake police.

Officers found the dog’s body outside McKibben’s home. Police said Zoey was wrapped in a blanket and placed on a chair next to a trash can.

Buckeye Lake resident Retta McKibben was taken into police custody and charged with animal cruelty.

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Neighbor Christy Housley said McKibben loved her four dogs and helped find homes for other animals. Housley said she got her dog Sable from McKibben.

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