Prosecutors say Rodney Travis Jr. injured cats, filmed their suffering, and used fabricated cancer claims to collect more than $400,000. Prosecutor Dylan McAuley takes us inside the case that resulted in the longest animal-cruelty sentence in Virginia history.

Deron was adopted from a city shelter and described as an affectionate young dog who gave “the best kisses.” Nine days later, witnesses saw him hanging from a porch as he was stabbed and suffocated. Police found his bloodied body—and the knife used to kill him—discarded in a trash can. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

At only five months old, Hailey arrived with eight broken ribs, shattered eye sockets, and fractures throughout her spine and legs. Her owners blamed a car. Investigators say the injuries revealed months of repeated beatings—and police found another wounded dog still inside the home. Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Over 730 animals — dogs, cats, horses, and more — were transferred to Shannon Miranda's celebrated "no-kill" sanctuary in Fortuna, California with promises of finding their forever homes.

Only 116 were confirmed adopted. Investigators exhumed 117 carcasses, 21 skulls, and hundreds of bones. Microchips traced back to 38 families and 6 shelters.

Shannon Miranda’s Rescue: California

Shannon charged up to $5,000 per animal, faked the adoptions, and shot them with a .22 rifle. Investigators found 117 bodies, 600 empty collars, and a barn covered in blood. He is still open for business.

You will meet our guests:

Jennifer Raymond & Jenna Moore

These are the two women who blew this case wide open. Jennifer spent 20 years filing complaints that went nowhere. Jenna refused to give up. Together, they found the bodies and handed the evidence to the Sheriff.

He charged up to $5,000 per animal, faked the adoptions, and shot them with a .22 rifle. Investigators found 117 bodies, 600 empty collars, and a barn covered in blood. He is still open for business.

Meet Our Guests: Jennifer Raymond & Jenna Moore

These are the two women who blew this case wide open. Jennifer spent 20 years filing complaints that went nowhere. Jenna refused to give up. Together, they found the bodies and handed the evidence to the Sheriff.

This is the story of how sixty-one thousand people fought for three years and watched a confessed animal torturer walk out of a Chicago courtroom without serving a single day. Today, John Garrido of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation joins us to talk about their fight to pass Shelly's Law.

One got a petty theft charge. We contacted over 20 officials demanding answers on the torture. The mayor told us it was not his problem. Twenty officials found time to ignore us. Not one has contacted Ginger's devastated owner.