BREAKING: A couple in Perry County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after their brutal treatment of a pitbull named Ruby was revealed. Authorities allege that Erika and Trevor Kywokulski beat the dog to death and hung her by her legs in their basement, shocking the local community.
The horrifying incident came to light after Gwendolyn Paige, Ruby’s previous owner, was informed in November 2023 that her beloved pet had been found dead. Paige had rehomed Ruby with the Kywokulskis in January 2024 due to a domestic violence situation, hoping to find a safe environment for her dog.
According to police reports, Trevor Kywokulski was seen burying a dog behind a barn on his property. When questioned by law enforcement, he made chilling admissions about the circumstances surrounding Ruby’s death. “The whole reason we’re here,” he reportedly said, referring to the death of the dog. He claimed that Erika had called him, stating Ruby had attacked her and her child, which led her to strangle the dog with a leash.
Court documents reveal Trevor’s disturbing account: “When I got home, I found the dog hanging by its hind legs and appeared visibly beaten.” He further stated, “It was a spur of the moment thing. I didn’t kill the dog, I didn’t help kill the dog, she did; I just buried it.”
In a stark contrast, Erika Kywokulski presented a different narrative, asserting that Trevor was responsible for the dog’s death. “I don’t know if he’s trying to put this on me because he has stuff. He just got out of jail for his own stuff,” she told police.
The couple has now been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, criminal conspiracy, and two counts of cruelty to animals. This shocking case is part of a broader concern over animal welfare in the region, sparking outrage among animal rights advocates and the community.
As this story develops, authorities urge anyone with further information to come forward. The couple’s next court appearance is eagerly anticipated as the community seeks justice for Ruby.
This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for responsible pet ownership and the protection of vulnerable animals. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
