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15 Animal Detectives Who Helped Crack Major Cases

Parrot’s Eyewitness Account


The Talkative Witness
In 2015, a parrot named Bud in Michigan turned out to be quite the chatterbox witness in a murder case. This feathered friend mimicked the victim’s last heated argument, squawking out “Don’t [expletive] shoot!” like a true crime scene recorder. Bud’s unexpected testimony provided investigators with crucial clues, piecing together the crime in a way no one saw coming. Polly want a cracker? More like Polly solved a murder!

A Unique Testimony
While Bud’s courtroom debut didn’t exactly happen, his vocalizations offered leads that were more helpful than a parrot on a pirate’s shoulder. This case showed that parrots aren’t just about mimicking annoying sounds; they can sometimes help crack a case wide open. Bud’s squawking was a real beak-through in the investigation, proving that justice can come from the unlikeliest of sources.

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