[News] Woman Says Thieves Stole Husband's Ashes, Her Yorkie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Breezeaway · 04-24-2008, 06:58 PM

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- POSTED: 6:40 pm EDT April 24, 2008
A woman who lost her husband in 2006 said thieves broke into her home and stole his ashes and her dog.

When her beloved husband Cyril died, Delores Campbell's children bought her a Yorkie puppy to keep her company. She named the dog CC -- her husband's initials.

Campbell said she returned home from her job as a teacher's aide on Wednesday afternoon and knew something was wrong when CC wasn't in his usual place.
When I didn't see him at the window, I said, 'Oh, my god. I'm in trouble,'" she said.

Campbell walked into the house, calling for her dog, and went into the bedroom.

"This room was turned upside-down, just like a hurricane had been in here," she said.

The window had been shattered by a rock. Later, Campbell realized the box containing her husband's ashes was missing from the drawer. The flat-screen TV, the computer and the checkbook were all still there.

"It's cruel, but at the same time it's very odd," said Sgt. Bill Bamford of the Miami Gardens Police Department.

"Why would you take the ashes? What purpose?" she said. "I just don't understand why."

Police said they think it is possible that the thieves stole the dog as a gift for someone. Whatever the reason, Campbell's heart is broken.

"He would just play. I'd play with him and pick him up and kiss him and hug him, and play with toys. He used to love to run and go get the ball," she said. "That was our life. They took my life away."

Campbell said she doesn't think anyone would do this to be mean to her and that she does not have any enemies. She said she hopes someone finds the dog, which has an identifying microchip, and returns her husband's ashes.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Video on site

Woman Says Thieves Stole Husband's Ashes, Her Dog - Local News Story - WTVJ | Miami

KathyinCali · 04-24-2008, 07:22 PM

This is so sad

greenmsgo84 · 04-24-2008, 08:08 PM

That is awful I couldn't imagine what I would do.

ChantalB · 04-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Oh poor CC. And this Lady must be so oh sooo lonely right now.
I am hard broken.

WTF !? How cruel... So many bad/selfish people

Hope she get at least CC back.

wookie · 04-24-2008, 11:43 PM

There are some sickos out there, who in their right minds would steal an urn with remains inside it??

Patti · 04-25-2008, 05:53 AM

That is so sad. I pray she gets her baby and the ashes back.

RMKC · 04-25-2008, 06:13 AM

That is so terrible, nothing is sacred anymore....sad !

I Love Bailey · 04-25-2008, 08:28 AM

How Heartbreaking!

yorkiesmiles · 04-25-2008, 07:20 PM

I would say it was someone who knew her, why else would the ashes be gone and her dear yorkie - someone knew what they were coming for

mypreciouspups · 04-25-2008, 07:29 PM

omg, I could not even imgaine this happening to anyone.. her hubbies ashes.. how terrible can this get.. and then to take her dog.. that she depended on to keep her going...down right disgusting..
I pray they find the dog and the ashes.. I had not heard of this...anne

sullysmum · 04-26-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I would say it was someone who knew her, why else would the ashes be gone and her dear yorkie - someone knew what they were coming for

Thats exactly what i thought!

Fergiesmomma · 04-26-2008, 07:09 AM

We have some of the most horrible people living in this free country of ours. I'll pray she gets her ashes and CC back.

nickyk65 · 04-26-2008, 11:04 AM

omg..that is sad.. hope she'll be reunited with her furbaby soon

nlappegard · 04-26-2008, 04:33 PM

this is so sad if you need a friend to keep you company i can send you a yorkie puppy to help.
Natalie

Zanders' mom · 04-27-2008, 08:08 AM

What a very sad story. I pray that she recovers both loved ones. It is awesome that the news channel covered the story, hopefully someone will come forward with information leading to her loved ones. I wonder if there is any way to get updates on the story.

04-24-2008, 06:58 PM	#1
Breezeaway Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 292 Blog Entries: 8	[News] Woman Says Thieves Stole Husband's Ashes, Her Yorkie MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- POSTED: 6:40 pm EDT April 24, 2008 A woman who lost her husband in 2006 said thieves broke into her home and stole his ashes and her dog. When her beloved husband Cyril died, Delores Campbell's children bought her a Yorkie puppy to keep her company. She named the dog CC -- her husband's initials. Campbell said she returned home from her job as a teacher's aide on Wednesday afternoon and knew something was wrong when CC wasn't in his usual place. When I didn't see him at the window, I said, 'Oh, my god. I'm in trouble,'" she said. Campbell walked into the house, calling for her dog, and went into the bedroom. "This room was turned upside-down, just like a hurricane had been in here," she said. The window had been shattered by a rock. Later, Campbell realized the box containing her husband's ashes was missing from the drawer. The flat-screen TV, the computer and the checkbook were all still there. "It's cruel, but at the same time it's very odd," said Sgt. Bill Bamford of the Miami Gardens Police Department. "Why would you take the ashes? What purpose?" she said. "I just don't understand why." Police said they think it is possible that the thieves stole the dog as a gift for someone. Whatever the reason, Campbell's heart is broken. "He would just play. I'd play with him and pick him up and kiss him and hug him, and play with toys. He used to love to run and go get the ball," she said. "That was our life. They took my life away." Campbell said she doesn't think anyone would do this to be mean to her and that she does not have any enemies. She said she hopes someone finds the dog, which has an identifying microchip, and returns her husband's ashes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Miami Gardens Police Department. Video on site Woman Says Thieves Stole Husband's Ashes, Her Dog - Local News Story - WTVJ \| Miami __________________ TAD, TESSA, TALLY & ST.NICHOLAS

04-24-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,220	This is so sad __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

04-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#3
greenmsgo84 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 36	That is awful I couldn't imagine what I would do. __________________ Gina Mom of Faith, Yoda, and Keiko

04-24-2008, 11:43 PM	#5
wookie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 457	There are some sickos out there, who in their right minds would steal an urn with remains inside it?? __________________ Christine, mommy to : Naboo , Wookie , and Squeekie Pawtastic

04-25-2008, 05:53 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 15,728	That is so sad. I pray she gets her baby and the ashes back. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
ChantalB Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	Oh poor CC. And this Lady must be so oh sooo lonely right now. I am hard broken. WTF !? How cruel... So many bad/selfish people Hope she get at least CC back.

04-25-2008, 06:13 AM	#7
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,565	That is so terrible, nothing is sacred anymore....sad ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

04-25-2008, 08:28 AM	#8
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04-25-2008, 07:20 PM	#9
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,449	I would say it was someone who knew her, why else would the ashes be gone and her dear yorkie - someone knew what they were coming for __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club MEET ME IN KANSAS CITY @ THE YT MEET UP *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.*

04-25-2008, 07:29 PM	#10
mypreciouspups Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 2,545	omg, I could not even imgaine this happening to anyone.. her hubbies ashes.. how terrible can this get.. and then to take her dog.. that she depended on to keep her going...down right disgusting.. I pray they find the dog and the ashes.. I had not heard of this...anne __________________ Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, and Maravilhosa anne/pooh's mum my yorkies are my life

04-26-2008, 07:09 AM	#12
Fergiesmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 23	so sad We have some of the most horrible people living in this free country of ours. I'll pray she gets her ashes and CC back.

04-26-2008, 11:04 AM	#13
nickyk65 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Laval Posts: 7	omg..that is sad.. hope she'll be reunited with her furbaby soon __________________ [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Oscar's Mom[/font] http://www.dogster.com/dogs/383481

04-26-2008, 04:33 PM	#14
nlappegard Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 63	this is so sad if you need a friend to keep you company i can send you a yorkie puppy to help. Natalie __________________ I Live for my Yorkie's!!! http://www.nataliesyorkies.com/

04-27-2008, 08:08 AM	#15
Zanders' mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 593	What a very sad story. I pray that she recovers both loved ones. It is awesome that the news channel covered the story, hopefully someone will come forward with information leading to her loved ones. I wonder if there is any way to get updates on the story. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!