DMX's Dogs: Buried Bodies Had Serious Wounds

DMXTwo dogs found buried at a home belonging to rapper DMX had serious wounds, authorities investigating neglect allegations said Saturday.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said one dog had serious bite wounds and another had trauma to its abdomen, but causes of death were not determined. A third dog was burned so badly an exam was inconclusive, reports the AP.

The investigation stems from an Aug. 24 raid of DMX's Phoenix home, when police were probing allegations of animal neglect. Police seized 12 live pit bulls, numerous weapons, and about a quarter-ounce of marijuana from the property.



"We have 12 dogs who were abused and three dogs buried in the yard," Arpaio said, "someone's going to have to pay."

DMX's lawyer, Murray Richman, said: "How do you attribute activities to a person who has not been there, when they have knowledge that other persons have been. Is it because of the celebrity nature?"

No charges have yet been filed against the 36-year-old rapper.

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76. This is not about black, white, Hispanic, Polish, Indian, polka dot...IT'S ABOUT ANIMAL ABUSE! Anyone who abuses an animal should go to jail. Come down off your favorite pitty potty and realize that an ANIMAL HAS FEELINGS and UNCONDITIONAL love. I don't care what color, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, or dietary preference you are. Hurt an animal and have your sorry *** thrown in jail. I had my life saved by a stray cat that I adopted. By the way, GOD BLESS SHERIFF JOE. I really am thinking of moving to Maricopa County. Have been checking out real estate.

Posted at 5:43PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Dannie

77. What another Vick deal? Just say NO to DOG FIGHTS. The book needs to thrown at DMX too. What are they waiting for?

Posted at 6:02PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Elaine

78. My goodness, I hate the abuse and ignorance but here is a related question. Why do the defenders seem to have no language skills or know how to phrase a sentence or question? Does this go together somehow.

Posted at 5:50PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by purplecat

79. Thats really enough out of you shame shame or whatever you are calling yourself . White people abuse animals quite frequently and they can and should be punished for it . The Governer used his position to keep his son from the proper punishment which happens all to often and ''white people'' dont like that garbage any more than you do . These last two high profile cases have involved black men and dogfighting, white men involve themselves in this disgusting pastime as well . In these two situations it was two celebrity black men . Ignorance does not have a color these are actions ,choices that people are making . When they are caught they should pay regardless of their ethnic background including the Governors son . Lets get rid of dogfighting no matter who is engaged in the practice

Posted at 6:40PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by oakland

80. They need to throw all these thugs in prison for 99 years.

Posted at 5:47PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by - - -

81. In reply to the they're ONLY dogs comment: Most dogs are kinder, gentler and more intelligent than some people.

That argument has always burned me up!

Posted at 6:01PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by purplecat

82. Shame, how or where did you find this information about the "White Boys?" Before I start complaining I need information. There are steps that can be taken that will bring this to peoples attention. Such as sending email to newspapers in Arkansas, to the Governer of Arkansas and The Boyscouts as to why these boys haven't been reported and charged. Complaining does nothing!!! I haven't read anything, believe me. I am white, it makes no difference to me what color, or how much money anyone has if they abuse animals. That doesn't make what DMX or Vick have done to their animals any easier to handle.

Posted at 10:30AM on Sep 24th 2007 by jamus2u2

83. #82 - purplecat, I think you hit the nail on the head.

Posted at 5:53PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by - - -

84. What is a "DMX"?

Posted at 5:54PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by TheExpatriot

85. The key word where CHILDREN kill animals and go on to kill people is they did this as CHILDREN. Yes, it can happen with adults as well but those odds are low. I am well aware of the people that do this becasuse I have lost a number of people I loved due to the crimes these people commit and I have been a rape victim myself. I have a hard time putting people like Damuer(spelling ?) in the same category as Vick and DMX.
What it all comes down to is keeping people who have and will hurt others in jail over them going back into the world so we can lcok up Vick and others. The punishment for these crimes have to take priority. We have a serious shortage of jail space.
Clearly I am looking at this from another point of view than most people do. I am not trying to put anyone down.

#82. My goodness, I hate the abuse and ignorance but here is a related question. Why do the defenders seem to have no language skills or know how to phrase a sentence or question? Does this go together somehow.

If that is aimed at me let me see if I can put this in words you can understand. Kiss my ass! I type with one hand and I do the best I can. Not all of us are as perfect as you.

Posted at 5:55PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Lisa

86. Don't anyone kid himself/herself. Vick will be back playing ball before too long.

Posted at 5:58PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by - - -

87. #86
I rest my case, you have proved it better than anything I could possible say!

Posted at 5:53PM on Nov 7th 2007 by purplecat

88. HEY LISA!!
BITE ME - YOU IGNORANT JACKASS. ABUSE TO ANIMALS IS ALWAYS THE PRECURSOR TO HUMANS.

Posted at 6:10PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by STOP THE ABUSE NOW

89. Please stop killing innocent dogs! I guess Michael Vick is Saddam Hussein and now DMX is Kim Jong II, guys who kill innocents for no reason at all. Your career is over DMX, so please go away! Let's put you in the pit witth the dogs and see how you like it.

Posted at 6:08PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by BobbyG21

90. Actually, Dahmer was a 'young adult' when he tortured and killed animals, so DO forgive me for that error. And it also is a bit troubling when someone says they're 'ONLY DOGS'. Just because animals aren't human beings, to some people, their suffering and abuse just isn't nearly as serious....is that what is being said here? I'm sorry, but any living thing that's tortured by another is horrendous.

Posted at 6:10PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Shannon

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