"HEARSE OF HORRORS: HEARTBREAK IN BALTIMORE"

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A Baltimore County pet crematorium owner was sentenced to 20 years in jail and ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution after he provided pet parents with sand and debris instead of ashes, according to the County State's Attorney's Office.

Rodney Ward pleaded guilty to theft and malicious destruction of property in February after he and his wife, Yalanda, were both charged in connection with a scam at Loving Care Pet Funeral and Cremation Services.

During Rodney Ward's sentencing hearing, more than 60 victims spoke out, saying they received boxes of remains which turned out to be gravel, baking soda and debris, court officials said. Fifteen of the victims shared verbal impact statements, while another 40 shared written statements.

During the hearing, the judge called Rodney Ward "particularly cruel," and said he caused "real pain" and utter betrayal.

Through their unlicensed pet crematorium, located in Catonsville, the Wards collected about $13,000 from victims, according to court documents

Investigators uncovered the alleged scam in April 2025, when the remains of 38 different animals were found in the back of a hearse in Baltimore.

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20-year sentence for Baltimore County pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes

A Baltimore County pet crematorium owner was sentenced to 20 years in jail and ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution after he provided pet parents with sand and debris instead of ashes, according to the County State's Attorney's Office.

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