Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Friday that no one will be charged in the high-profile case of a puppy who suffered severe burns in a Detroit home earlier this year, saying there was a lack of evidence to prove who was responsible.
Gideon, a months-old Jack Russell Terrier, was found in distress on Jan. 12 with third-degree burns, necrotic skin, and signs of extreme pain, according to medical records reviewed by animal cruelty investigators. The puppy spent 10 days in an animal hospital and continued outpatient treatment through February.
Despite the serious nature of the dog’s injuries, Worthy said the investigation did not uncover sufficient evidence to support criminal charges against any of the people who were in the home at the time…