Butler County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info Regarding Livestock Killing Investigation at Hope Afield Blessings Farm
From Hope Afield Blessings Farm – “Our hearts are saddened to share with you that Hope Afield’s three pet goats that our students cared for, played with and fed on a weekly basis were shot and killed sometime this weekend. We cannot begin to imagine who would do such a terrible thing. The Sheriff’s department has been notified and we do have security cameras in place that will be reviewed. Please pray for Hope Afield and our students and also pray for the heart of the person or persons who would commit such a crime.”
FROM CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
2606 Old Stage Road
Butler County, Alabama
Case: BCSO23-02082023
Butler County Sheriff’s Office
(334) 382-6251
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a killing livestock case and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Investigators say on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 6:51 p.m. an unknown subject drove onto Hope Afield Blessings Farm, located at 2606 Old Stage Road in Butler County, the suspect exited their vehicle and fired fatal shots at the victim’s livestock. Law enforcement responded to the scene and found a total of three goats deceased. There are no other details available for release at this time.
Blessings Farm is a 162-acre farm located in Butler County, Alabama. The farm is owned by Ken and Jan Kilpatrick. The farm originally belonged to Jan’s Dad and Mom, Woodrow and Edwina Butts, and her uncle, Leroy Butts. Before his death, Woodrow would reflect daily on how God had wonderfully blessed him throughout his 98 years of living. Thus, the name “Blessings Farm” became a natural title. The owners have a passion to work with at-risk youth and their families. The Hope Afield Program was formed out of this passion. In 2016, Hope Afield officially became a 501© (3) non-profit.
The suspect is wanted for killing livestock, which is a Class C felony.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers would like to recognize the great work, Hope Afield Blessings Farm is doing to serve our local communities. CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification of the suspects.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect or their whereabouts, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
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