... However, the uncovered documents shed light on their investigation, which alleges that thousands of dollars in prize money were exchanged from the dogfighting, the matches drew people from as far away as Texas, and pit bulls who couldn't withstand the battles were killed, often in barbaric fashion.
The papers allege that dogfights have been sponsored by "Bad Newz Kennels" at the expansive property since at least 2002. On Vick's Web site, he lists his birthplace as Newport News, "a.k.a. BadNews."
For the events, participants and dogs traveled from South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, New York, Texas and other states.
Fifty-four pit bulls were recovered from the property during searches in April, along with a "rape stand," used to hold dogs in place for mating; an electric treadmill modified for dogs; and a bloodied piece of carpeting, the documents said.
Fights would end when one dog died or with the surrender of the losing dog, which was sometimes put to death by drowning, strangulation, hanging, gun shot, electrocution or some other method, according to the documents. The property has an aboveground swimming pool, and investigators were seen looking into its murky water Friday....
Feds' Proof of Dogfighting on Vick's property: Dog Rape Stand, Blood, Strangulation...
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