3 Suspects in Amy Lane animal Cruelty Case arrested by St Lucie Sheriffs

St Lucie, Fl – 3 Suspects from the Amy Lane animal cruelty case were arrested by the St.Lucie Sheriff. 

Here are the details from the St. Lucie Sheriffs Office:

ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETECTIVES ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN AMY LANE ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE

At approximately 9 a.m. on Oct. 3, 2023, St. Lucie County Animal Control responded to the 4900 block of Amy Lane in Fort Pierce to follow up on a complaint from May regarding the number of animals located inside a residence in Fort Pierce. 

St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrived shortly after to conduct a criminal investigation. With assistance from Fort Pierce Animal Control, St. Lucie County Animal Control removed 49 dogs and 1 cat from the residence, which was in deplorable condition. This week, SLCSO detectives concluded their investigation with the arrest of three suspects in this case. 

Kelly Anne Murphy, 44, and Kimberly Renee Murphy, 43, were arrested on December 18, 2023, on active warrants for 50 counts of Felony Cruelty to an Animal (F3) and 50 counts of Confine Animal w/o Sufficient Food/Water (M1). Both are being held at the St. Lucie County Jail on a $1.5 million bond.

Brandon James Lyvers, 34, was arrested today on active warrant for 50 counts of Felony Cruelty to an Animal (F3) and 50 counts of Confine Animal w/o Sufficient Food/Water (M1). He is being held at the St. Lucie County Jail on a $75,000.00 bond.

Anyone interested in adopting these animals, should contact any one of following rescues:

 HALO: 772-589-7297

 Furry Friends: 561-747-5311

 Farm Dog Rescue: 772-224-3323

 Dogs and Cats Forever: 772-489-5454

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