Cat mutilation
Ephraim, UT (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Sep 4, 2003
County: Sanpete

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is now offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the slayings discovered Sept. 4.

On that morning, residents of the Sanpete County town found eight heads from decapitated cats placed in a line, surrounded by severed cat paws and legs in a circle on top of a grave. The manager of Ephraim's animal shelter said the body parts were arranged in a pentagram.

No arrests have been made, according to Ephraim Police Chief Ron Rasmussen, who suspects people of striking out against owners of the grave rather than a cult.

PETA originally offered a $1,000 reward in that investigation but was trumped by an $8,500 offer from the Humane Society of the United States, anonymous donors and Salt Lake City police.

PETA's Ephraim reward is on the high end. Most average between $1,500 and $2,500.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Ephraim Police

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