Overview

• On June 18, bystanders saw several people drag a live sheep from a car trunk into a garage in Blaustein near Ulm before it was slaughtered without stunning.
• A 38-year-old suspect later admitted to the illegal killing and showed no remorse while his 41-year-old wife assisted in clearing up slaughter evidence.
• Police say the sheep was bought from a Münsingen livestock dealer and are examining whether the seller was aware of plans for an unstunned slaughter.
• The Ulm police’s trade and environmental unit has opened animal cruelty proceedings under the Tierschutzgesetz and is calling for tips at 0731/188-3812.
• Investigators are also reviewing whether the slaughter falls under Germany’s limited religious exemptions for unstunned animal killing.