Title: Unraveling the Case of Jake: A Tragic Encounter
Location: 2035 South Josephine Street # 213 Denver, CO 80210
Officer: D. Ettinger #306, Denver Animal Protection (DAP)
Officer Ettinger arrives at 2035 South Josephine Street #213, Denver, CO 80210.
Attempts to contact Benjamin Hatfield regarding a dead dog identified as "Jake." Investigation at Alternate Address
Truepeoplesearch.com leads to 5438 South Foresthill Street, Littleton, CO 80120.
Meets with Susan Gallagher, Mr. Hatfield's aunt.
Mr. Hatfield found at the residence, appears nervous.
Mr. Hatfield describes an incident with Jake defecating on his bed on September 10, 2020.
Admits to disciplining Jake by muzzling tightly with a leash and leashing him to a bike hook.
Claims to have found Jake deceased upon waking up on September 11, 2020.
Officer contacts Denver Police Department (DPD) for assistance.
Detective C. Hegwer assigned to the case.
Search warrant obtained at approximately 1730 hours.
Officers J. Humphreys and D. Sechrist assist in executing the warrant.
Entry made into 2035 South Josephine Street #213 at approximately 1815 hours.
Traces of blood and fibers found near a bicycle rack consistent with Mr. Hatfield's account.
Saliva and fur of Jake found on the bicycle.
Examination of living room, dining area, kitchen, and bedroom for evidence.
No evidence of feces on the bed sheets or in the dining room.
White quilt in the bedroom shows small amounts of blood and possible urine stains.
Hoover spot remover and debris consistent with Mr. Hatfield's account found in the bedroom.
Fur from Jake and pieces of the leash found in the bathtub.
Small piece of feces near the drain.
Dr. Gary Mason from Colorado State University concludes Jake died from suffocation.