Remains of another K-9 found at home of former officer

The Cherokee County Marshal’s Office says it has recovered the remains of a K-9 at the former home of former Cherokee County school resource officer Daniel Peabody.

Peabody is accused in the deaths of two K-9s, including one that was left in a hot car in June.

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The remains were examined by a forensic veterinarian on July 5 were found to be that of a Belgian Malinois around 10 years old. Authorities said it was likely killed by a gunshot, not the remains of the yellow Labrador that Peabody claimed to have shot and killed.

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