Man Kills Neighborhood Dog with Hammer; Owner Demands Justice
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In Denizli, Turkey, residents are seeking justice for Patron, a dog they had cared for since 2020. A man identified as A.Ç. allegedly killed Patron with a hammer.
A.Ç. claims he acted because he thought the dog had attacked a child. However, Beste Durukan, the lawyer for those seeking justice for Patron, stated, "There is a difference between eliminating a threat and killing."