Bison Decapitated on Cooke County Ranch; Suspect Faces Felony Charge

Grisly Discovery on Bison Ranch

• 💔 A family's bison ranch near Gainesville, Texas, was shattered by a disturbing discovery last Wednesday.
• 💀 They found one of their bison lying dead with a gunshot wound and its head cleanly severed.

Disturbing Details of the Crime

• 🕵️ The Cook County Sheriff's Office states the incident occurred between Sunday and Wednesday.
• 🔪 The perpetrator shot the female bison, removed its head, and left the carcass behind.
• 💔 The ranch owners expressed deep hurt, describing the bison as a "mom" and a "pet", and the act as disrespectful and like losing a part of their family.

Investigation and Charges

• 🚨 Sheriff Ray Sappington called the incident "disturbing" and unprecedented in his experience.
• ⚖️ The suspect faces a cruelty to non-livestock animals charge, a third-degree felony.
• ⛓️ This charge carries a potential penalty of up to 12 years in prison.
• 😟 The incident has left the family worried about the safety of their remaining animals.