‘Dog maniac’ arrested in Moscow
Published: 30 July, 2009, 18:45
Moscow police have detained a suspect of serial dog killings. Children could also be among the perpetrator’s victims.
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Published: 30 July, 2009, 18:45
Moscow police have detained a suspect of serial dog killings. Children could also be among the perpetrator’s victims.