Did anybody confirm the religion of the dog?
Son of Sam talked to voices from imaginary dogs - he wasn't Muslim, either
...and even before that, we need to know if the perp meant to commit a crimeWe need to change the law. Before a person stands trial for a crime, he must first stand trial to determine his religion. Come to think of it, the conclusion of that trial would answer the question of his guilt or innocence of the crime too.