Dog breeder found dead, 10 puppies missing in Colorado
Colorado breeder's death linked to missing puppies in Clear Creek County
Authorities in Colorado are investigating a homicide after a dog breeder was found dead on Saturday, and up to 10 puppies were discovered missing from his property in Clear Creek County, according to the sheriff’s office. Paul Peavey, 57, was last in contact on the night of August 19. His body was found by community volunteers around noon on Saturday, stated Bruce Boynton, a friend of Peavey’s.
Peavey was a regular at Boynton’s restaurant, visiting twice daily. Boynton mentioned that he visited Peavey’s property last Wednesday after learning from another friend that Peavey was unreachable. Boynton described the scene, noting that Peavey’s property and house were open, the puppy barn was empty, and the place was ransacked with valuables missing.
Peavey specialised in breeding European Doberman pinschers. Four adult dogs were initially missing but later returned, Boynton said. The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office received a missing person report on Wednesday evening. Sheriff Matthew Harris mentioned that a larger team would have been dispatched if they were informed of any immediate danger to Peavey. Investigators visited Peavey’s property on Thursday but found nothing.
Colorado friends ‼️Paul Peavey was a friend and fellow patriot. Homicide investigation is under way and his puppies were all stolen. Please share. @ClearCreekCoSO is seeking the public's help in locating at least 10 stolen puppies. pic.twitter.com/LAeXI1Jc3X
— Jennie Mitchell (@mitchell_jennie) August 27, 2024
The sheriff’s office noted that numerous Doberman puppies were missing from Peavey’s property, with the whereabouts of these puppies part of the ongoing investigation. The office later updated that up to 10 puppies were missing, while Boynton believed 13 were gone.
On Monday, the sheriff’s office indicated that some microchipped puppies might have been sold since last Tuesday. They urged anyone with information to call 303-679-2393, email crime_tips@clearcreeksheriff.us, or submit tips anonymously through their website. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are also involved in the investigation.
Peavey ran a business named Elite European Dobermans, as stated by law enforcement. A notice about a litter of puppies is posted on the business’s website.
According to the website, Peavey had been passionate about dogs since he was 10 years old and had extensive experience breeding European Dobermans in Colorado. Boynton remarked that the dogs were Peavey’s therapy, especially after experiencing difficult times in his life.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Newsweek reports that Colorado police are searching for 10 missing Doberman puppies linked to the death of a local dog breeder, Paul Peavey, who was found deceased on August 24, 2024.(read more)
- CBS News reports that investigators are seeking help to locate up to 10 missing Doberman puppies, which may hold crucial clues to solve the homicide of a Colorado dog breeder named Paul Peavey.(read more)
- The Colorado Sun reports that the search is underway for up to 10 missing Doberman puppies after the murder of 57-year-old dog breeder Paul Peavey in Clear Creek County, west of Denver. The investigation aims to find the puppies to help solve Peavey’s homicide, with no arrests made and no puppies found as of Tuesday.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who was the dog breeder found dead in Colorado?
Paul Peavey, a 57-year-old dog breeder, was found dead in Clear Creek County.
What type of dogs did Paul Peavey breed?
Paul Peavey bred European Doberman pinschers.
How many puppies were reported missing from Paul Peavey’s property?
As many as 10 to 13 puppies were reported missing.
What should you do if you have information about the missing puppies?
Call 303-679-2393, email crime_tips@clearcreeksheriff.us, or submit a tip anonymously online.
Which agencies are involved in the investigation?
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
