Source:  Various

Eight horses were killed in a deadly arson fire early on Monday morning at a farm in McConnelsville, Ohio.   Among the victims was a week-old foal.  

The owner of the farm, Brent Whitehouse, told WBNS-10TV that hate messages had been painted on the barn before it was set on fire.

Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

The barn was completely destroyed and the fire was so intense that it was impossible to try to save the horses.

A reward of $5,000 has been offered for information about the crime.  

Call the Ohio State Fire Marshall at 800-589-2728 or the Morgan County Sheriff's Office at 740-962-4044.