Kimani Joehon Marshall, North Carolina FedEx driver steals French bulldog only for the championship show dog worth $5,500 to die in a hot delivery truck as driver completed his deliveries amid searing temperatures.
A former FedEx driver in North Carolina is alleged to have stolen a family’s French bulldog while delivering packages only for the animal to die as it sat in the back of the hot delivery truck as the driver completed his delivery route.
Kimani Joehon Marshall, 44, is accused of stealing the $5,500 championship show dog named Tori with the intent to breed it, WTVM reported, citing court documents.
Marshall reportedly knew Tori’s owners and had previously asked them about breeding the beloved canine with one of his dogs, only for the owners to decline the offer.
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On July 3, Marshall allegedly took the pup from her yard while delivering packages in the neighborhood.
While Tori’s family frantically searched nearby woods for the missing animal and posted missing dog flyers around town, the dog was believed to have already died.
Their worst fear was confirmed on July 7 when deputies from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office found Tori dead.
Investigators believe that Marshall kept Tori in his truck while he finished his delivery route for FedEx and the French bulldog died of heatstroke or a related sickness from the scorching temperatures inside the truck, according to the sheriff’s office.
The delivery driver surrendered to authorities on Monday and according to a release was charged with larceny of a dog, possession of stolen goods and cruelty to animals.
Marshall was held on $50,000 bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
FedEx said Marshall is no longer employed by the company.
‘We extend our deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of their beloved pet,’ the company said in a statement to WMVT. ‘We understand the importance of people’s pets in their lives and deeply regret the pain that this has caused. The driver is no longer providing service on behalf of FedEx.’
