Trial date set in the case of the place-kicked dog, Gizmo - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Judy in Waco · 06-23-2007, 07:59 AM

Friday, 06/22/07

Trial date set in the case of the place-kicked dog, Gizmo

A trial date for two men accused in the drop-kicking death of Gizmo, a Yorkshire terrier, was set Friday for Oct. 22, Susan Niland, a spokeswoman for the Davidson County District Attorney General’s office said.

Chad Crawford and Michael Lee Davis, are charged with the intentional killing of an animal and aggravated cruelty to an animal, in a case that made headlines around the nation.

Davis held the dog while Crawford kicked it high up in the air as if it were a football, police said. The dog went soaring before its body slammed against the pavement as its owner watched in horror.
—SHEILA BURKE

OMG!!! I did NOT read about this! And his name was Gizmo????

Too Cute Teddy · 06-23-2007, 08:02 AM

Those people should be drop-kicked. This makes me so mad and sad for that poor helpless animal.

judyeve · 06-23-2007, 08:03 AM

It's really hard to just read about this.
What vile creatures!

rockbaker · 06-23-2007, 08:07 AM

Wish I could be there for the trial, but then I'd be removed for disruption of the court or something!

Bet they just get community service.....

Too bad we can't get them on the way out of court! (they'd put us in jail for harrassment...ha, or WORSE!)

roxanne in nc

LunasMomma · 06-23-2007, 08:21 AM

Pigs

Nikki+2 · 06-23-2007, 08:51 AM

OMG! I can't believe I can still be shocked- but I can. Where is Davidson Co.? There's plenty of time to try to drum up media attention on this. Public outcry might make a difference in these lunatic's punishment. Thanks for posting it!

red98vett · 06-23-2007, 09:36 AM

They need to reword the headlines to "The MURDERED dog". I remember that and can't believe it took this long to go to trial - no wonder no one is scared of the court system...there's no deterrent if something like this takes years

Judy in Waco · 06-23-2007, 09:42 AM

I am assuming somewhere in Tennessee as the newspaper was

The Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA

Nikki+2 · 06-23-2007, 09:46 AM

Okay, all you TN girls, start your letter writting!

Judy in Waco · 06-23-2007, 09:50 AM

I don't live in TN, but I plan to write a letter myself.

I plan to write letters to the editor to several papers in that area. I wonder if they will be able to get an impartial jury in that area? I know there was some discussion of this early on in the case. (I went back and searched archives to find the initial stories.)

Nikki+2 · 06-23-2007, 09:51 AM

Who are you writting? I'm more than happy to write one myself.

Nikki+2 · 06-23-2007, 09:55 AM

Ha, I got it- the governor. I was thinking local news organizations and writing editorials which probably has the most impact from locals but we can show the governor that the whole country is watching.

Judy in Waco · 06-23-2007, 09:57 AM

When I find the addresses, I will let you know! I was just wondering if it wouldn't be better to wait until Sept. to write? The trial is set for Oct. and I'm afraid if we start too soon, people will forget.

I certainly won't forget this, but politicians and such have short memories! Hummm...I wonder if any judges are up for re-election in Nov. ?

When I find the newspaper addresses, I will let you know.

Judy in Waco · 06-23-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Ha, I got it- the governor. I was thinking local news organizations and writing editorials which probably has the most impact from locals but we can show the governor that the whole country is watching.

Good point!!!

mistyinca · 06-23-2007, 10:01 AM

The really sad thing is that you just KNOW he's barely going to get his hand slapped. Let me guess, 6 months jail time (only having to serve half or less), a fine, and won't be allowed to own a pet for a year. That'll fix him....NOT!

06-23-2007, 07:59 AM	#1
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Trial date set in the case of the place-kicked dog, Gizmo Friday, 06/22/07 Trial date set in the case of the place-kicked dog, Gizmo A trial date for two men accused in the drop-kicking death of Gizmo, a Yorkshire terrier, was set Friday for Oct. 22, Susan Niland, a spokeswoman for the Davidson County District Attorney General’s office said. Chad Crawford and Michael Lee Davis, are charged with the intentional killing of an animal and aggravated cruelty to an animal, in a case that made headlines around the nation. Davis held the dog while Crawford kicked it high up in the air as if it were a football, police said. The dog went soaring before its body slammed against the pavement as its owner watched in horror. —SHEILA BURKE OMG!!! I did NOT read about this! And his name was Gizmo???? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-23-2007, 08:03 AM	#3
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	It's really hard to just read about this. What vile creatures! __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

06-23-2007, 08:07 AM	#4
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	bet they aren't punished! Wish I could be there for the trial, but then I'd be removed for disruption of the court or something! Bet they just get community service..... Too bad we can't get them on the way out of court! (they'd put us in jail for harrassment...ha, or WORSE!) roxanne in nc __________________ winston & corky

06-23-2007, 08:21 AM	#5
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Pigs __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

06-23-2007, 08:51 AM	#6
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	OMG! I can't believe I can still be shocked- but I can. Where is Davidson Co.? There's plenty of time to try to drum up media attention on this. Public outcry might make a difference in these lunatic's punishment. Thanks for posting it! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

06-23-2007, 08:02 AM	#2
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 539	Those people should be drop-kicked. This makes me so mad and sad for that poor helpless animal.

06-23-2007, 09:36 AM	#7
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	They need to reword the headlines to "The MURDERED dog". I remember that and can't believe it took this long to go to trial - no wonder no one is scared of the court system...there's no deterrent if something like this takes years __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

06-23-2007, 09:42 AM	#8
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I am assuming somewhere in Tennessee as the newspaper was The Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-23-2007, 09:46 AM	#9
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Okay, all you TN girls, start your letter writting! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

06-23-2007, 09:50 AM	#10
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I don't live in TN, but I plan to write a letter myself. I plan to write letters to the editor to several papers in that area. I wonder if they will be able to get an impartial jury in that area? I know there was some discussion of this early on in the case. (I went back and searched archives to find the initial stories.) __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12) Last edited by Judy in Waco; 06-23-2007 at 09:52 AM. Reason: added information

06-23-2007, 09:51 AM	#11
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Who are you writting? I'm more than happy to write one myself. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

06-23-2007, 09:55 AM	#12
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Ha, I got it- the governor. I was thinking local news organizations and writing editorials which probably has the most impact from locals but we can show the governor that the whole country is watching. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

06-23-2007, 09:57 AM	#13
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	When I find the addresses, I will let you know! I was just wondering if it wouldn't be better to wait until Sept. to write? The trial is set for Oct. and I'm afraid if we start too soon, people will forget. I certainly won't forget this, but politicians and such have short memories! Hummm...I wonder if any judges are up for re-election in Nov. ? When I find the newspaper addresses, I will let you know. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-23-2007, 10:01 AM	#15
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	The really sad thing is that you just KNOW he's barely going to get his hand slapped. Let me guess, 6 months jail time (only having to serve half or less), a fine, and won't be allowed to own a pet for a year. That'll fix him....NOT!