Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Fate of animals uncertain after kennel owner is murdered


PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - While police continue their investigation into a Pascagoula man's murder, one of the victim's friends is busy taking care of the many animals left behind at the kennel.

For the last two years, James Muldoon has lived with and helped Johnny Bullock take care of his dogs. Now he's taking care of the more than 100 puppies and adult dogs on the property.

Muldoon said the animals are being fed twice a day, they have fresh water and are being kept cool. He said the family is considering selling the puppies and giving some of the older dogs to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). He said there are also some show dogs at the kennel, and he's not sure what their fate will be.

Police found Johnny Bullock Tuesday morning slumped over the steering wheel of his van on Martin Road with a fatal bullet wound to his chest. By Tuesday afternoon, 19-year old Rodney Phillip McKenzie was arrested and charged with capital murder. He's being held at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center without bond.

Investigators don't think McKenzie acted alone, and expect to make more arrests in the case.

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