Serial killer stalks Houston-area dogs

Authorities in Houston, Texas, are searching for a possible serial killer following the recent discovery of seven dead dogs in the area; the deceased animals appear to be pets, and six are Pit Bulls.

Of the seven dogs, four were bludgeoned to death and three of the Pit Bulls were fatally shot. Officials initially thought the dogs were victims of a dog-fighting ring, but ruled that possibility out as none of the animals had any fighting wounds. The police have few leads and no suspects at this time.

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