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Case #1438 Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Cats drowned by ex-husband
Marco Island, FL (US)Incident Date: Monday, Jan 18, 1999
County: Collier
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Peter Albert Costanza
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
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.
Case Updates| Costanza was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in jail for drowning 2 of his estranged wife's cats, named Ozzie and Buddy. | | Update posted on May 27, 2003 - 11:20AM |
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