Guest emily Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I did not see anything posted on Greytalk about Becky Neeley and there was an article in the paper this morning detailing her work with Greyhounds that I wanted to share. There are photos with the story, see http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/...e-was-her-dogs/ Leads sought in slaying of Helping Hounds director By Nikki Bussey Sunday, June 22, 2008 Memphis homicide detectives worked Saturday to generate leads in the death of Rebecca Neeley, a Hickory Hill woman who shared her love for greyhounds with the ill and the elderly. The 58-year-old woman's body was found at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday on the floor of a spare bedroom in her home, which she shared with nine greyhounds. Her death was the result of violent asphyxiation. Neeley, a recreational therapist, was the director of Helping Hounds Pet Therapy, a group that took greyhounds to visit patients at hospitals and nursing homes as a form of therapy. In a 2003 article in The Commercial Appeal, Neeley said: "A lot of times you can take a dog in to see a patient who won't talk to anyone and they'll start talking about their own pets. Pets offer unconditional love." Friends and acquaintances said she was devoted to her retired racing greyhounds. Vicki Cohen, director of Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option, met Neeley through Helping Hounds. "Her life was her dogs," Cohen said. A family member signed Neeley's dogs over to Cohen at the adoption group. "We have her dogs, so we'll find homes for them," Cohen said. "One was already adopted. Two are on the way to being adopted. They won't be here long; we'll get them placed." Cohen said greyhounds aren't the type of dog to attack. "They are very docile and people-friendly," she said. " Mostly people are intimidated by their size." Kelly Waguespack, operations manager at the Southaven Petco, said Neeley and her volunteers would bring greyhounds to the store to introduce them to the public. "I know she had a love for animals and a love for people," she said. "She was a really good person, always willing to help." A neighbor who lives in the 4500 block of Trout Valley, where Neeley was killed, said she didn't know about the death. "I hadn't really seen anybody or anything," said Wynelle Staggs. "That just really shocks me." Staggs said someone broke into her house last April, but she was not hurt and nothing was taken. Homicide Lt. Mark Miller said the attack may have been random, but the investigation is continuing. "He could have known her, but she could have been outside, he saw her and followed her in the house," Miller said. "There is no way to tell." Miller said they have not received many tips or calls about the slaying. Among the items the killer took were Neeley's ATM card and 1999 Ford Explorer, which has since been recovered. A man in his late-20s to early-30s with a scruffy goatee was caught on a bank security camera using Neeley's ATM card. He used a white towel to mask himself, but police have put out a Crime Stoppers flyer with the best of several images. "I think there is someone out there that would recognize him," Millar said. -- Nikki Bussey: 529-2609 On The Web Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH (2274) or the homicide unit at 545-5300. If you would like information on how to adopt one of Rebecca Neeley's greyhounds or other greyhounds, go to midsouthgreyhound.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Heartbreaking. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 OMG. How awful. Hopefully the killer will be quickly caught and brought to justice. Thank God her greyhounds are all safe. Godspeed, Becky... what a shame your life was cut short. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How sad. I hope they find whoever did this to Becky. She is with all of our rainbow bridge kids and Trish now. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How tragic and senseless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlebaby Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How tragic, that such a beautiful woman whose life was spent helping others is lost. It makes me physically sick, such a senseless act for nothing! Knowing that the worthless piece of ** monster who did this will rot in hell is not enough. Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 OMG! How HORRIBLE! : :ohno I hope they find who did this. This just makes me sick. Why? Why? Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 omg, that is just so horrible Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teufelsmark Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Oh My! That is awful. I can't imagine her families grief and her greyhounds must have been devestated. I am beside myself as to why such a thing would happen to someone that gave so much to her community. My thoughts and parayers to her family and that her greys find good homes. Her poor babies are missing her so much I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 God speed Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How awful! My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 That is just terrible. I hope they catch the guy who did it. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Geez, what a dreadful tragedy. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emily Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I read a few of the comments related to the article and I thought one of the posters said it best - "Whenever they catch this human garbage, they need to feed him to the hounds." AMEN!! I can assure you her babies are in the best of hands, Vicki is a wonderful lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 How very very sad.... Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am at a loss for words. My condolences to her family and her hounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 My heart just hurts for Becky even though I never knew her personally. There are pics of the guy caught by an ATM camera included in the Commercial Appeal's online piece, and I just hope and pray he is apprehended quickly and that justice is swift and appropriate. Many, many thank yous to Vicki for her endless work over the last few days to retrieve Becky's Greyhounds and many prayers for Becky's family and close friends. No one deserves to die the way she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 That is so tragic and heartbreaking. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnno1 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Prayers for her family and not allowed to post my thoughts about the SOB that did this to her Quote Major & Black Jack are the BEST Doggies in the WORLD A Major Presence - MAJOR - March 10, 1999 - January 13, 2011 Little Joe - BLACK JACK - July 31, 1998 - February 8, 2011 "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. " - Randy Pausch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am speechless. Prayers for her and her family, her greys and the numerous people she impacted. Wow how tragic and senseless. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What a terrible outrage; I hope the killer is caught quickly and punished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) What a senseless loss. I will never understand why such bad things happen to people who do their best to help others and try to do good in this world. Edited June 23, 2008 by LadyChester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Lady Chester: Amen. We need more people who do good in this world. What a horrible tragedy to lose those who work so hard and care so much. I am in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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