DOG'S WORST ENEMY

Utah man hurled terrified puppies to their deaths out of car window because he thought 'it would be easier to get rid of them that way,' police say

 

By Will Potter 

 

Daily Mail

Oct 30, 2025

 

 

Utah man Memphis Lor, 25, allegedly flung six puppies out of a car window while driving down a highway because he thought 'it would be easier to get rid of them.' One of the rescued puppies is pictured 

 

A Utah man allegedly flung six puppies out of a car window while driving down a highway because he thought 'it would be easier to get rid of them.' 

Memphis Lor, 25, was arrested on seven counts of torturing a companion animal after witnesses said they found a number of abused puppies on US-89 in Davis County, Utah, on October 22. 

According to the Davis County Sheriff's Office, Lor was driving at highway speeds when he allegedly threw six puppies out of his window. 

Two of the puppies, aged just three-weeks-old, died and another was seriously injured, and two were not injured. Another of the puppies has not been found. 

Lor also allegedly left the mother of the puppies on the side of the highway, and the mother was found by witnesses and was severely malnourished, reports ABC4. 

The sheriff's office said that witnesses called 911 saying they had seen the puppies scattered across the road, and some stopped to help law enforcement save the dogs. 

Lor was identified by law enforcement after a neighbor of the suspect told investigators they knew he owned the mother of the puppies. 

The 25-year-old, who has been arrested but not formally charges, reportedly admitted to throwing the puppies when interrogated by deputies. 

 

Witnesses said they found a number of abused puppies on US-89 in Davis County, Utah, (pictured) on October 22 after Lor allegedly threw the puppies out of his car window 

 

When questioned by authorities, Lor allegedly admitted to driving around 65mph when he dropped the puppies out of the window, but said he kept one with him. 

Lor denied that he abused the mother of the puppies or that she was malnourished, the sheriff's office said. 

The suspect allegedly said that he threw the puppies onto the highway because he thought 'it would be easier to get rid of them' that way. 

He also told deputies that he believed it would be an 'easier death' for the puppies. 

Lor added that the mother had more puppies, but three had died from the cold. 

In a press release following Lor's arrest, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office said: 'Thanks to the diligent work of the staff at Animal Care of Davis County, the mother and the surviving puppies are receiving medical care and are doing well.' 

Lor was booked into the Davis County Jail, but was released under the condition that he appears in court and doesn't commit any further crimes. 

Anyone with information on the lost puppy that was not located is urged to contact the Davis County Dispatch Center at 801-451-4150.