Dog-fighting is a horrifyingly gruesome bloodsport that is illegal in the United States. But that hasn't stopped some people from engaging in the nasty practice, forcing dogs to rip each other to shreds while humans stand around watching — and profiting.
Apparently this man's dog-fighting ring was operating on an international scale, with purchasers overseas coming to him to buy dogs for these brutal "games." During an investigation of one of his properties, officials found upwards of 120 dogs in one location alone.
Most were suffering from serious injuries, including broken bones and fractures, and sometimes even open, gaping wounds. Many were limping or underweight. Almost all were shaking from fear and showed signs of abuse. One was missing a leg. It was clear that no one had sought veterinary treatment for these animals.
Authorities also discovered a fighting pit with two dead dogs inside of it. There was still blood on the walls.
To create this type of an operation, it's clear many, many people were involved. But who? Police have already arrested seven co-conspirators, but obviously there were more people complicit than that.
