This story just breaks my heart. Sick, sick, sick! How’s this for a merry Christmas in Hawaii?
If you’ve read this blog much in the past, you know what a dog lover I am. Almost 10 months ago, I lost my own furry family member, but only after she led a long, healthy life. I can’t imagine having her struck down in this way, let alone associating such a tragedy with another great passion in my life: golf. Now I sit here fuming and crying for the loss of a man who had the unthinkable happen. His sweet dog was even named in the spirit of golf. They called him “Caddy.”
Look at this darling dog. He is an Australian Shepherd and was stolen from Moanalua Golf Club in Honolulu, HI as retired musician Frank Manumo played golf there.
Killed to feed the family? It doesn’t get any sicker – or sadder – than that. They’re not some young punks,either. They are two “men,” 43 and 58 years old… and they confessed.
AND – the people accused of this terrible crime were maintenance workers at the golf course. They have been fired. Here’s the kicker: they have been arrested for felony theft. THEFT? That’s ALL?!?!? Sure, they stole him, but then they KILLED him!
I don’t even know what else to say. My heart goes out to “avid golfer” Frank Manuma and his wife.
Here’s the story. Video coverage is available from there.
January 27, 2008 at 3:52 pm
The story truly sickens me and I too am totally disgusted that they get charged only felony theft. They should throw the book at them both.
June 8, 2008 at 2:07 am
As an assistant golf course superintendent I find the need to point out that the men were maintenance workers is unimportant. Why not employees of the golf course? Sad story nonetheless.
August 26, 2011 at 3:02 am
Caddy was a german shepherd/labrador mix.