For Immediate Release
Pinal County Attorney Announces Charges Against Man Accused of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend and Fatally Shooting Her Dog
Florence, AZ - August 5, 2025 | Media Contact: Beth Goulden, beth.goulden@pinal.gov
Florence, AZ — Pinal County Attorney, Brad Miller, announced today that formal charges have been filed against a man accused of kidnapping his estranged girlfriend and fatally shooting her dog during a violent and disturbing incident that took place on May 13, 2025.
The defendant, Peri Cann (age 34), has been charged with felony offenses, including:
- Kidnapping, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony
- Animal Cruelty Intentionally Killing a Domestic Animal, a Class 5 Felony
According to investigators, the defendant is accused of kidnapping the victim and her dog and driving them to the desert. The defendant is alleged to have given the victim a choice between shooting her dog or luring her boyfriend to the desert. When she refused, the defendant shot and killed her dog and left the body in the desert. After the incident, the victim led law enforcement to the desert where police found the deceased dog. The victim also provided law enforcement a video the defendant sent to her where he admits to killing her dog.
The defendant is currently being held in the Pinal County Jail on a $200,000 secured bond. His next court appearance is a Pretrial Conference set for August 25, 2025, in the Pinal County Superior Court.
The case is being investigated by the Eloy Police Department and will be prosecuted by the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Special Victims Bureau.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to prosecuting criminals, promoting justice, to ensure public safety throughout the county. Led by Brad Miller, a seasoned prosecutor with over 17 years of experience, the office is defined by its commitment to integrity and excellence. Brad Miller brings a distinguished record of public service to the role, including his tenure as a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Bureau of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. With a staff of over 180 professionals, the office prosecutes more than 2,500 felonies and 1,000 misdemeanors annually and provides over 25,000 services to crime victims, standing as the cornerstone of justice for Pinal County.