Deaths Of 2 Horses Labeled Suspicious

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By By KOMO Staff & News Services

Summary

Blood tests show the two miniature horses in South King County probably died from toxic poisoning.

Story Published: Dec 27, 2005 at 9:00 AM PDT

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2006 at 2:10 AM PDT

Deaths Of 2 Horses Labeled Suspicious
KING COUNTY - The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of two miniature horses in South King County.

The two horses died within a week of each other.

A horse named Caramello died first, on Oct. 10, from what looked like natural causes. A veterinary doctor was called to investigate when a 3-month-old colt named Nougat died a week later.

Blood tests show the colt probably died from toxic poisoning. Investigators have not said what kind of poison was involved.

There is a chance the horses ate or drank something poisonous by accident, or they could have been poisoned on purpose.

Sheriff's detectives says their deaths are suspicious.

Anybody with any information in this incident is asked to contact Detective Bassett or Detective Dauber at 206-296-3883.

In addition, Pasado's Safe Haven, is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of those involved with the deaths of two miniature horses.