Missouri Lady Charged With Burning Doggie Alive Amid Ritual Sacrifice

Stories from the Show-Me State continue to seem more barbaric in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Here's a glimpse at a scary tale hitting the national media . . .

Brianna Lynn Lingo, 29, is facing felony charges of stealing an animal and animal abuse by torture and mutilation while the animal was alive, online Missouri court records show.

The crime took place at Lingo's mother's home in Moberly, just north of Columbia.

A Moberly Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY that officers arrested Lingo Thursday, after her mother dialed 911 asking for help.

During the call, Lingo's mother told officials her daughter killed her dog – a terrier mix – as part of "a ritual sacrifice" according to a probable cause affidavit. The affidavit did not elaborate on the sacrifice the owner referred to.

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'A ritual sacrifice': Missouri woman charged with stealing dog, setting it on fire

As part of a reported ritualistic sacrifice, police in Missouri say a woman stole a dog, killed it and set it on fire. Brianna Lynn Lingo, 29, is facing felony charges of stealing an animal and animal abuse by torture and mutilation while the animal was alive, online Missouri court records show.