Malia Nummerdor, 38, was arrested after her estranged husband provided police with home security footage he said showed her engaging in sexual contact with the family dog. Authorities say video from a bedroom camera and files from a laptop helped corroborate the husband's account; Nummerdor denies the allegations and says she was only petting the elderly dog. She appeared impaired during a September 15 interview, according to the arrest report. A GoFundMe for legal aid was briefly created and later removed after receiving minimal donations.
Florida Mother Arrested After Husband Says Home Video Shows Sexual Contact With Family Dog — She Denies Setup
Image via Charlotte County Sheriff's Office/Mahh Lee Ahh/Facebook
A 38-year-old Florida mother of two, Malia Nummerdor, was arrested last week after her estranged husband provided police with video footage he said showed her engaging in sexual contact with the family dog, according to reporting by The New York Post.
Allegations and Evidence: Erik Nummerdor publicly posted disturbing accusations on Facebook and told investigators that two home security cameras recorded the incident. Police say the husband reviewed footage from a bedroom camera, believed he saw inappropriate conduct involving the couple's dog Ranger, and gave that recording to investigators. Authorities also obtained access to a laptop the husband provided, which police described as offering 'an independent source of corroboration beyond Erik's statements.' Following their review, prosecutors charged Malia Nummerdor with sexual contact with an animal.
Interview and Response: According to an arrest report, Nummerdor was interviewed by officers on September 15 and appeared impaired during the interview; she reportedly said she had been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When asked about the dog's proximity to her genital area, she denied any sexual activity and said she had only been lying with and petting the elderly dog near its bed. The report adds that when asked to clarify her physical position and how the dog was placed between her legs, she could not provide a coherent or consistent explanation.
Defense and Community Reaction: Nummerdor has maintained her innocence and told friends she believes the allegations were fabricated by her estranged husband. Supporters briefly organized a GoFundMe to help with legal expenses and support her children; the fundraiser emphasized it was not asking donors to decide the facts but to help a mother navigating a difficult situation. The online appeal was later removed; before it was pulled, it reportedly received only a small number of donations totaling under $20.
Next Steps: The charges against Nummerdor are part of an ongoing legal process. Police and prosecutors will review the evidence and pursue the case according to jurisdictional procedures. Media reports cite The New York Post as the source for these developments; additional official details will come from law enforcement and court records as the case proceeds.
Image credits (featured photo): Charlotte County Sheriff's Office; social media posts.
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