Pair charged in Fulton County animal abuse case

A Fulton County woman is facing charges from two different agencies – after two arrests.

Laurie Murray was arrested Monday. Harvey Martz II was also arrested. Both are accused of abusing and neglecting animals.

The Fulton County sheriff says the pair left dogs, goats, and cats on a property in the town of Ephratah, where they lived until June of 2021.

Investigators say 10 Shih Tzu’s were left in a small room in a camper since last year. Two goats were found dead.

There are also two dozen cats left on the property, which investigators are still working to round up.