Philadelphia cat rescue man murdered yesterday

[margecat]

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I didn't know him.
Beloved animal rescuer, 59, found slain in his Northeast Philly home

 

[FeralHearts]

That's so heartbreaking.

Why is it that the people doing so much good in the world end of gone before their time.

 

[CatLover49]

I didn't know him.
Beloved animal rescuer, 59, found slain in his Northeast Philly home

Thats so sad...

 

[CatLover49]

That's so heartbreaking.

Why is it that the people doing so much good in the world end of gone before their time.

Exactly

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I hope whoever did this is caught! How awful!!

 

[CatLover49]

I hope whoever did this is caught! How awful!!

I know its terrible...And RIDICULOUS

 

[cassiopea]

Oohh how I want horrible nasty things to happen to his murderer(s)

 

[Show Me Your Kitties]

That ain't right, man. This world is getting worse day by day

 

[tarasgirl06]

Many of you will have heard of Al Chernoff, who was a tireless advocate and rescuer of cats in Philadelphia, PA. I am beyond shocked and saddened to learn that he was murdered last night. According to the coverage, the suspect is still being sought. Al's cats and his other companions have been gotten to safe haven, and his final expenses are being paid by good friends, though donations are needed. Here is one of the reports:
Beloved animal rescuer, 59, found slain in his Northeast Philly home
We in the cat advocacy community, as well as cats everywhere and all who care for them, have lost an irreplaceable member of our community. RIP Al Chernoff. May you be at peace knowing that your beloveds are all safe and will be well cared for and loved. May your murderer be found and given the harshest sentence possible here on earth, and Justice in the place where there is no hiding.

 

[aliceneko]

May he rest in peace. So senseless

 

[denice]

Such a horrible way to die. I read that a Vet Tech took one of his kittens, he had named the kitten after her.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Yes, aliceneko and yes, denice , I read that also. All of the animals he cared for in his home are reportedly safe. That is perhaps the only positive thing and surely he is at peace knowing this. Now to get the devil that did this to him and give it Justice.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Here is an update and please look and share widely on your socials, so the suspect can be apprehended.
Police release surveillance video of suspect after man found dead, tied to bed in Fox Chase

 

[Norachan]

It seems that a 14 year old girl has been arrested for this.

14-year-old in custody in slaying of animal rescuer in Northeast Philly

 

[tarasgirl06]

It seems that a 14 year old girl has been arrested for this.

14-year-old in custody in slaying of animal rescuer in Northeast Philly

Thank you for this update, Norachan . It seems the more that is revealed, the more horrific this incident becomes. And it explains a lot, because the person in the photos and video does look very young.

 

[tarasgirl06]

There are several updates to the story, which mostly repeat what we have already been told, but contain new facts, like this:
Girl, 14, turns herself into police in connection with Rhawnhurst murder

 

[tarasgirl06]

Al Chernoff's "alleged" murderer is identified:
Ajahnae Smaugh is accused of killing Albert Chernoff, 59, with a blunt weapon late Monday night at his home in the 8400 block of Algon Avenue in Rhawnhurst.
She also was charged in the case with tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice, and possession of an instrument of crime, police said. The girl surrendered to homicide detectives Thursday.