Idaho Springs dog breeder's killer has been identified as a suspect named Paul Peavey.

The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office made a shocking announcement on Friday, revealing their plans to charge 36-year-old Sergio Ferrer with murder and robbery in the death of beloved dog breeder, Paul Peavey. The tragic news had spread like wildfire throughout the small town of Idaho Springs, leaving the community in a state of shock and mourning.

Peavey, 57, had been reported missing earlier in the week and a search party comprised of his family and friends had set out to find him. Sadly, their efforts ended in heartbreak as they discovered Peavey's lifeless body on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, the last contact with Peavey was on the evening of Aug. 19, making his death even more mysterious and devastating.

Not long after Peavey's body was found, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Georgetown Police Department, were able to apprehend Ferrer. He was originally arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court on an unrelated weapons charge in Nebraska. However, he had already been on the radar as a person of interest in Peavey's death, as stated in the Friday news release.

After thorough investigation by the sheriff's office, state officials, and the 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office, it was announced on Friday that there was enough evidence to charge Ferrer with first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated robbery. The district attorney's office will ultimately decide on the final charges to be filed against him.

Peavey was known in the community as a passionate dog breeder, specializing in Dobermans through his company Elite European Dobermans. The sheriff's office also revealed that, unfortunately, as many as 10 puppies were missing from his property after his death. They are urging anyone who may have recently purchased a Doberman puppy in the last two weeks to contact them, as Peavey's dogs are microchipped for identification.

In the wake of this tragic event, the Clear Creek County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy and determined that Peavey had likely been killed around the time he was last heard from on Aug. 19. The cause of death was a gunshot wound, adding even more weight to the already heavy hearts of those who knew and loved him.

The sheriff's office is continuing their investigation and is asking anyone with information to come forward. They can be contacted at 303-670-7567 or via email at [email protected]. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted online at bit.ly/CCSOCrimeTips. The community is coming together to support Peavey's family and honor his memory, but the loss of such a beloved member of the community will never be forgotten.

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