Miami’s Accused Serial Cat Killer
June 16, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Pets
What does an accused serial cat killer look like? Apparently, he looks like your next door neighbor. If the teen pictured below were standing beside me at a Ben & Jerry’s, I certainly would never guess… cat killer. Perhaps he’s innocent, but I do hope the truth comes out either way.
On Monday, 18-year-old Tyler Hayes Weinman was charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty. In addition, he was charged with 19 counts of improper disposal of dead animals and four counts of burglary.
Weinman allegedly murdered family pets and left them to be discovered by their owners. He faces a possible 158 years in prison.
If the charges prove true, this young man obviously needs a great deal of psychological help. Studies have shown that animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people. Cats can be such sweet, trusting and loving creatures. Anyone who could mutilate a feline, I believe, could do the same to a human.
If you suspect animal abuse in your community, get in immediate touch with your local humane society or animal shelter.
(Image credit: Newscom)
