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Landsberg Court Fines Hunter €30,000 for Shooting of Missing Dog After Data-Driven Trial

The court credited digital plus lab evidence where direct proof was lacking, leaving the ruling open to appeal.

Overview

  • The Amtsgericht Landsberg found the hunter guilty under animal-protection law and imposed 150 day-fines at €200 each, totaling €30,000.
  • Smartwatch and phone sensors captured a sharp sound spike consistent with gunshots and a later heart-rate surge, aligning with the dog’s GPS data near the solar park.
  • Laboratory testing identified only dog blood on recovered ground samples and on the collar, muzzle and tracker, and officers and walkers recovered two .308 casings after hearing two shots.
  • Investigators failed to secure the deer the hunter cited, preventing a pathology exam and leaving some timing questions unresolved.
  • The defendant denied wrongdoing and stayed silent in court; the judgment is not yet final and the hunting authority will review his license as administrative steps proceed.