The dog belonged to Precious Cody, who named her Octey (also called Bambi for her ears). Cody described the dog as a family member and said she learned of the incident only after being released from jail for a separate matter. She was unaware of Wade and said she could not understand why anyone would commit such harm against her pet.
Cody’s search for her missing dog began last September, when she was incarcerated for a failure-to-appear warrant. After her release, neighbors told her a man had taken the dog. Despite filing a missing-dog report and checking local shelters, she could not locate Octey until authorities notified her of the decapitation.
Wade, who also pursued a music career following college, played as a special-teams contributor for Georgia State and previously attended Georgia Military College. He appeared on recruiting rankings as a three-star prospect from the class of 2017, and his football tenure with the Panthers included 6 tackles over 20 games. The case has drawn national attention to animal cruelty laws and the ongoing investigation into Wade’s actions and state of mind.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crime and Wade’s involvement. Cody has called for justice for her dog, emphasizing that Octey was like a child to her. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal cruelty and the legal processes that follow such investigations.
