In Memory of Credit Card
A roping horse named Credit Card owned by Shaun Smith was found mutilated. The horse’s death stunned the nation eight years ago.
The sorrel Quarter Horse was killed by a group of callous predators. They stole him along with his four stablemates in early November 2011. Authorities say their motive was money, however, it isn’t clear why they killed Credit Card.
The crime background
Authorities released Jaci Jackson from prison on Monday, November 23, 2015. She served less than two years behind bars in an Arkansas prison.
Her mother, Wendi Cox masterminded the plan is serving a 60-year prison sentence.
And Cox’s former love interest, William “Billy” Hamilton, Jr., became eligible for parole in July 2017. In the end, Hamilton served only 60 months of his 30-year sentence prior to his release.
No stranger to crime, Hamilton is back in prison in Howard County. He’s now serving a sentence of 84 months in another theft of property case.
Horse Authority (formerly Rate My Horse PRO) champions social change initiatives to improve horse welfare. Since 2010, we’re empowering the equine industry through awareness and knowledge-based tools. Get involved in our horse community for good today because together we can do more to improve horses’ lives.
