Man was captured after throwing pitbull from building, but was released under supervision

Kith, A 2-year-old pitbull dog who lived in New York City met a tragic end after being thrown from the balcony
from the 14th floor of a building. The subject, who was detained by the authorities, would have been released.

On November 18, 2024, the New York Police Department reported a case of animal abuse in which A subject threw a pit bull dog into the void in a building in Brooklyn, New York.

“Detectives immediately launched an investigation. After conducting a quick investigation, they were able to put together a case and arrest the suspect, allowing him to face justice for his heinous act.“, highlighted the authorities on their X account, formerly Twitter.

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Why did he throw the pitbull off a balcony?

According to him Luis Gabriel Santamaría, owner of the mascot, the 1st. On November 1, he came home and found his beloved pit bull, which he had had since he was a puppy, lying dead on the sidewalk.

According to the 27-year-old man’s testimony, which was shared by the New York Post, a man he had recently met broke into his apartment around 5:00 a.m. and, after a fight, threw the pit bull from above. of the apartment building.

“He was literally my best friend. I never would have thought he would do what he did, murder my dog ​​for no reason.“, commented the owner disconsolately.

A fatal obsession?

Alberto Morris, 33, was arrested on Monday, November 18 after being charged with aggravated cruelty, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal damage and torture of an animal, This after being accused of throwing a pit bull from the 14th floor of a building.

Although the New York news outlet noted that Morris, who arrived in the United States a year ago, had no criminal record.

The owner of the murdered pet said he met the man he claims was his pet’s executor weeks before the crime. He admitted that, thanks to both having Panamanian heritage and living nearby, they created bonds and built a friendship.

But things escalated very quickly, and Santamaría said Morris became obsessive, sending her strange messages and showing up at her house out of nowhere to ring her doorbell for hours.

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Hours before the pitbull’s death, Both had gone to a Halloween party, where the investigated person got drunk and took an aggressive attitude.. According to the affected person, in the middle of a dispute, Alberto Morris took the keys to his apartment.

In his story he says that he ran to his home in the company of his friends to prevent the subject from wreaking havoc on it, since when they arrived they saw that, apparently, The immigrant took the pet and murdered it. In addition, he would have tried to remove a security camera from the country before escaping the scene.

Despite the facts, the alleged attacker was released under supervision until his next court date.

“I’m very curious to know why he is a free man after what he did. I don’t think any murderer should be left anywhere outside of jail.“said the owner, quoted by the NY Post, who admitted that the violent event has his family in a state of shock.

Outside the house, those close to the pet marked the pavement with a heart in his honor.

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