Cats drowned by ex-husband Marco Island, FL (US) Incident Date: Monday, Jan 18, 1999 County: Collier Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Abuser/Suspect: Peter Albert Costanza Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 1438 Classification: Drowning Animal: cat View more cases in FL (US) Login to Watch this Case

Costanza is accused of luring his estranged wife's cats, named Ozzie and Buddy, to the family swimming pool with food and then drowning them.  Costanza wore heavy, long gloves to protect himself, while he held each of the cats under water until they stopped breathing.  A third cat survived.

The cats had been adopted from the Humane Society by Costanza and his former wife, Patricia Preu.

Costanza, plead no contest to 2 animal cruelty charges, a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison on each count.

Costanza has a history of domestic violence.  His former wife has a restraining order against him and fears his release from jail.

Constanza sentencing hearing has been delayed but punishment could range from probation to 10 years in prison.  The states attorney is seeking 3 years in prison.

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