Jamindux,
I have read all the posts and no one seems to want to ask the resolution question
"what exactly is it that you would like?" I mean to say, in your world, what would be the perfect, but reasonable, way to resolve this matter?
If the zebra was stolen, it was indeed a loss and it is your personal trophy, however, I have a suspicion that it is not going to be recovered, So, in that context,
What exactly would you like for Dip and Pack to do to make this "right" and please accept there are human limitations operating here.
Not wanting to be a firebrand or antagonistic, truth be known, I have not one dog in this particular hunt but I do have a little experience in resolving disputes between angry people in emotionally charged settings.
Start out with, "here is how I feel I have been wronged," without casting aspersion or blame, and then move on to
"Here is how I would like you to fix this for me"
And, if you feel comfortable...post it right here for the community to see . . . . I don't think Jerome would mind if it lead to resolution