Authorities in Colorado have opened a homicide inquiry into the death of a Doberman pinscher breeder. The breeder was discovered dead beneath debris close to his home by acquaintances, and up to ten of his missing puppies are believed to have been sold on social media.
Paul Peavey’s body,57, was discovered in Idaho Springs on Saturday just before noon, according to a news release from the police. Denver is located around 30 miles to the west of Idaho Springs.
Peavey was reported missing on August 21 after being last seen and heard from late on August 19. It’s unclear how he passed away right away. To ascertain the reason and manner of death, the coroner will perform an autopsy.
As part of a search team, Bruce Boynton informed the local NBC affiliate KUSA that he and his pals discovered Peavey’s body down an embankment covered in trash, branches, and stones.
Boynton stated, “Nothing that anyone wants to see in their life,” according to the site.
Boynton said to CNN that there was no fence around Peavey’s house or puppy barn.
“I’m the one that went up to the property and realized things were awry, to the point where the puppies were gone, the house was tossed, anything of value missing,” he told the network.
In the press release, the authorities stated that numerous Doberman puppies went stolen from his property and that since August 20, they might have been sold on social media or through other channels. A Doberman puppy can cost anywhere between $500 and $3,500, according to Doberman Planet, a website that offers advice and knowledge about the breed.
His dogs are microchipped, and the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office may be reached at 303-679-2393 or [email protected]. The police are requesting that anyone who purchases a Doberman puppy in the central Colorado area verify the puppy for a microchip. Authorities requested that anybody who bought a puppy from Peavey’s company, Elite European Dobermans, after June 2024 call 303-679-2393 to report their purchase.
They said that finding Peavey’s missing puppies might aid in the homicide investigation.
Regarding the Thursday arrests, nothing was known. When Law&Crime asked for comment, a sheriff’s office media person did not get back to them right away.
According to Peavey’s website, he has always loved dogs. He was qualified in dog CPR and owned a dog rescue.
“Committed to training dogs at a young age, Paul has the years of experience needed to breed the best European Dobermans in the state of Colorado,” the site said. “With the love of dogs always on his mind, Paul walks dogs for the local dog rescue & two years before COVID-19 visited senior homes and senior rehab centres so that they can enjoy the dogs.”
