Furkids: Angels wrapped in animal suits. Some of our heroes didn’t make it, but a good read about how animals have helped solve the crimes.
While it’s widely acknowledged pets can offer comfort, companionship, and fuzzy tummies, it can also be reassuring to know your furry pals may one day provide the necessary information to find your killer. Here are five animals that made sure justice was served.
HIRA THE PARROT
Hira was the only witness to Neelam Sharma’s murder in February 2014; the attacker had also dispatched of the family dog, who had been barking during the struggle. Widower Vijay Sharma, editor of a Hindi daily newspaper, was unable to think of any solid leads to help police until his brother-in-law noticed Hira would become highly agitated whenever his nephew, Ashutosh, visited—or even when his name was mentioned in conversation. Vijay says he informed police and Ashutosh confessed to the robbery-turned-murder. “He accepted his crime and informed us that he was accompanied by an accomplice,” officer Shalabh Mathur said. “They had entered the house with the intention of taking away cash and other valuables.” Afraid his aunt would recognize him, he killed her.
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