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Melrose Man Kills His Dog With Rock, Buries It: Police
Police said Adam Crook, 44, dragged his dog from his home into the backyard Friday night and struck it in the head with a large rock.

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Police said Adam Crook, 44, dragged his dog from his home into the backyard Friday night and struck it in the head with a large rock.

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