Cattle neglect, 4 found dead
Dover, MN (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Oct 31, 2008
County: Olmsted

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Dismissed

Person of Interest: William James Shorter

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

A rural Dover farmer already facing criminal charges for allegedly conspiring to murder a brother, now faces an animal neglect charge.

William James Shorter, 36, was issued the misdemeanor citation Oct. 31 and is to appear in Olmsted District Court on Nov. 20.

Sheriff's deputies were sent to the Shorter farm on Oct. 28 after getting a report from neighbors of dead and neglected cattle in a pasture owned or rented by Shorter. Four dead cattle carcasses were seen in two pastures, according to the deputy's report.

In April, Shorter and his wife, Brenda, were charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder with premeditation. Shorter has pleaded not guilty to the charge, and a trial is scheduled for January.

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