KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, LouisianaLarger Reward Offered for Puppy's Killer

Larger Reward Offered for Puppy's Killer

By Amanda Ward - bio | email

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Lead after lead, Calcasieu Animal Services and sheriff's investigators are closing in on  Aaron David Simoneaux, 20.

He's the man accused of slaughtered this dog with a samurai sword.

The Reynolds, Puppy's beloved owners find peace in learning their case hasn't been swept under the rug.

"I'd like to see him pay for what he done, and learn his lesson not to do that again to any one's animal or child or anything," said Paul Reynold.

Authorities hit the streets early Friday morning, visiting the site where Puppy was tortured to death and talking with eye-witnesses of the slaying.

They spoke with several aquaintances of the alleged dog killer each sending authorities to a new location where Simoneaux may be staying, but without any luck!

Authorities hope a larger reward will help.

Now in addition to the $1000 Crime Stoppers reward for tips leading to an arrest, the Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2500 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of puppy's killer.