Justice for Rigsby: Why Isn't Media Focusing on the Victim?

I've been following the horrific story of Rigsby, an adorable dog and beloved family pet from the San Antonio area, who met a terrible end recently.

Rigsby, photographed by his family on 12/2/2009, a month before he went missing

His dedicated supporters have mounted an online awareness campaign including a petition for justice in this case which I urge all readers to sign.

Media coverage of this story has been mostly local, and revolves around the sensational angle of the suspect who claims to be a werewolf. I find this almost as disturbing as the crime itself.

What about the victim, Rigsby, and his grieving family? Why is their story being lost in the mix? Why are the police not issuing updates about their investigation? What action is being taken?

These are just some of the questions that I think the public should be aware of so I'm looking into them now, with the help of the good folks at RigsbyJustice.net. Stay tuned for further updates.

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Comments

[Marissa]

I am horrified by the story. After seeing your post about this about a week ago, I also posted it on my FB page. This is so sad and I, too, am wondering why there is not more being done. Maybe if someone had got a hold of Jeffery Dahmer when he was hurting animals as a child, lives could have been spared later. Ya know?

[Lisa Burks]

Agreed. This has all the markings of a potentially landmark case if taken seriously and authorities are held accountable for taking the needed steps AND keeping the public informed on an on-going basis. Gossiping about the suspect isn't the best use of energy, imho. The victims are being lost in the sensationalism, so wrong. Thanks for the FB support!

[Laura Cristina]

Lisa, petition signed!

[Mary]

Hey, howabout a Nancy grace-type show championing the cause of domestic animals like Rigsby and punishing their ....I'm sorry. I just can't think of a word that adequately describes someone who commits such a heinous act.
Sometimes I am so ashamed that some people have dared to call themselves human.

[costa rica investments]

Thanks for all the great info! I'm still new to Twitter and this was so helpful! I was wondering how it works when you want to respond to something somebody said.

[Air Jordans]

So funny, I think.*