The news just came in that justice has been served in the Linda Evans case. I am honestly stunned by how many people joined this effort to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, so thank you for carrying this forward. Please keep watching the news out of …
July 15, 2013
Final supporters
Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
419 N. Pierce Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Dear Mr. Ober:
As concerned Hillsborough citizens, we would like to thank you for filing criminal charges in the case of Linda Evans (Case number 13-CF-007681). Ms. Evans was charged on June 1, 2013 with a third degree felony under Fla. Stat. 828.12, Cruelty to Animals.
As you may be aware, this case garnered national and local media attention due to the severity of abuse she inflicted upon the four horses in her care, including one horse, “Jolie,” who had to be euthanized as a result of the abuse. Jolie was so malnourished that, at 600 pounds, she weighed one-half the amount of a normal horse her age. Jolie could not support her own body weight as a result of this severe starvation at the hands of her owner, Linda Evans.
We hope that you do not consider Ms. Evans' statements to the investigating officers that she could not afford proper veterinary care as a mitigating factor. Ms. Evans was approached a number of times by a neighboring equine rescue organization, Equestrian Inc., about Jolie’s condition, and was even offered money in exchange for giving her up to the rescue so that they could obtain proper veterinary care for her. However, every effort to save Jolie was rebuked by Ms. Evans, who continued to starve Jolie to death over the period of at least one year.
Considering these factors, we hope you will pursue the maximum sentence available under Fla. Stat. 775.082 for a third degree felony, of five years’ incarceration. Ms. Evans’ continual refusal to give up Jolie and her other horses to the rescue organization underscores her flagrant disregard not only for the law, but for the basic standards of human decency.
Ms. Evans has proven that she cannot care for any animals, and in light of the recidivism rate for acts of animal cruelty, we also hope you will consider requesting that Ms. Evans be banned from any further contact with animals.
We know that this issue touches the hearts of many Hillsborough County residents, as shown by the outpouring of public attention and anger over the case, and by the support that the rescue organization, Equestrian Inc., received following the news stories about Jolie’s plight. We hope that you can help find justice for Jolie and for the voting citizens of Hillsborough County by holding Ms. Evans accountable for her behavior, and proving that Hillsborough County will not put up with cruelty to animals.
Thank you for your consideration of this issue.
Sincerely,
Updates
June 27, 2013
I logged on to see that 100 people have put their names behind this. I honestly did not think this would reach anyone beyond my circle and I am just stunned by the kindness you have shown.
Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This movement is entirely fueled by your compassion and I am just humbled to witness it growing this way.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2013
6 Comments
If she couldnt feed them she should have given them away. Straight evil to let them wither away like that.
Justice for the horses. No excuses for this kind of neglect.
NEVER AGAIN. Dont let her own another animal for the rest of her life.
She had the chance to do the right thing and chose not to. She needs to face the consequences.
I hope she gets the max sentence. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about how much that horse went through.
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The news just came in that justice has been served in the Linda Evans case. I am honestly stunned by how many people joined this effort to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, so thank you for carrying this forward. Please keep watching the news out of …
July 15, 2013
Final supporters
Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
419 N. Pierce Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Dear Mr. Ober:
As concerned Hillsborough citizens, we would like to thank you for filing criminal charges in the case of Linda Evans (Case number 13-CF-007681). Ms. Evans was charged on June 1, 2013 with a third degree felony under Fla. Stat. 828.12, Cruelty to Animals.
As you may be aware, this case garnered national and local media attention due to the severity of abuse she inflicted upon the four horses in her care, including one horse, “Jolie,” who had to be euthanized as a result of the abuse. Jolie was so malnourished that, at 600 pounds, she weighed one-half the amount of a normal horse her age. Jolie could not support her own body weight as a result of this severe starvation at the hands of her owner, Linda Evans.
We hope that you do not consider Ms. Evans' statements to the investigating officers that she could not afford proper veterinary care as a mitigating factor. Ms. Evans was approached a number of times by a neighboring equine rescue organization, Equestrian Inc., about Jolie’s condition, and was even offered money in exchange for giving her up to the rescue so that they could obtain proper veterinary care for her. However, every effort to save Jolie was rebuked by Ms. Evans, who continued to starve Jolie to death over the period of at least one year.
Considering these factors, we hope you will pursue the maximum sentence available under Fla. Stat. 775.082 for a third degree felony, of five years’ incarceration. Ms. Evans’ continual refusal to give up Jolie and her other horses to the rescue organization underscores her flagrant disregard not only for the law, but for the basic standards of human decency.
Ms. Evans has proven that she cannot care for any animals, and in light of the recidivism rate for acts of animal cruelty, we also hope you will consider requesting that Ms. Evans be banned from any further contact with animals.
We know that this issue touches the hearts of many Hillsborough County residents, as shown by the outpouring of public attention and anger over the case, and by the support that the rescue organization, Equestrian Inc., received following the news stories about Jolie’s plight. We hope that you can help find justice for Jolie and for the voting citizens of Hillsborough County by holding Ms. Evans accountable for her behavior, and proving that Hillsborough County will not put up with cruelty to animals.
Thank you for your consideration of this issue.
Sincerely,
Updates
June 27, 2013
I logged on to see that 100 people have put their names behind this. I honestly did not think this would reach anyone beyond my circle and I am just stunned by the kindness you have shown.
Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This movement is entirely fueled by your compassion and I am just humbled to witness it growing this way.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2013
6 Comments
Poor Jolie. It breaks my heart knowing she suffered while help was right there offered to her. Lock her up!
If she couldnt feed them she should have given them away. Straight evil to let them wither away like that.
Justice for the horses. No excuses for this kind of neglect.
NEVER AGAIN. Dont let her own another animal for the rest of her life.
She had the chance to do the right thing and chose not to. She needs to face the consequences.
I hope she gets the max sentence. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about how much that horse went through.
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Poor Jolie. It breaks my heart knowing she suffered while help was right there offered to her. Lock her up!