Georgia man accused of decapitating woman's dog, posting images online

Jalen Wade, known as 'Lil Drip', denied bond after alleged incident involving Precious Cody's missing dog

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A Georgia man named Jalen Wade, known as 'Lil Drip', has been accused of beheading a woman's dog and posting images of it on social media. The victim, Precious Cody, said she had adopted the dog, named Octey, in 2024 but the dog went missing in September 2025 after Cody was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant. Cody later learned the dog, which she had planned to rename Bambi, had been decapitated, leading to an hourslong standoff outside Wade's home. Cody said she has never met Wade and has no idea why he would have targeted her dog.

Why it matters

This case has sparked outrage in the local community over the alleged cruelty towards an innocent animal, raising concerns about animal welfare and the mental state of the accused. It also highlights the distress pet owners can face when their beloved companions go missing, and the importance of microchipping pets to aid in their identification.

The details

According to the report, Jalen Wade, a Georgia State graduate and football player known as 'Lil Drip' in the music industry, is accused of decapitating Precious Cody's dog and posting images of it on his Instagram account. Cody said she had adopted the dog, named Octey, in 2024, but the dog went missing in September 2025 after Cody was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant. Cody later learned the dog, which she had planned to rename Bambi, had been decapitated, leading to an hourslong standoff outside Wade's home. Cody said she has never met Wade and has no idea why he would have targeted her dog.

  • Precious Cody adopted the dog, named Octey, in 2024.
  • In September 2025, Cody was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant, and her dog went missing.
  • On February 14, 2026, Cody learned her dog had been decapitated and the images were posted on social media.

The players

Precious Cody

The owner of the dog, Octey, who had planned to rename the dog Bambi.

Jalen Wade

Also known as 'Lil Drip', a Georgia State graduate and football player who is accused of decapitating Cody's dog and posting images of it on social media.

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What they’re saying

“All she wanted to do was cuddle”

— Precious Cody (wrdw.com)

“All I want is justice for my dog. An animal is like a child, and Octey, Bambi, was like my child”

— Precious Cody (wrdw.com)

What’s next

The arrest warrant did not provide a motive for Wade's alleged actions, and authorities said they will investigate whether mental health or other factors may have played a role.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact that cruelty towards pets can have on their owners, and the importance of strengthening animal welfare laws and mental health resources to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.