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Case #1524 Rating: 4.0 out of 5
Doused dog with gasoline and set on fire
Atlanta, GA (US)Incident Date: Monday, Apr 30, 2001
County: Fulton
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Victor Goodman
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
A grand jury has indicted an Atlanta teen on charges he doused a dog with gasoline and set it on fire. The indictment charges 17-year-old Victor Goodman of one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.
The dog, named Honey by her caretakers, was burned over more than a third of her body in May. Critically injured, she was treated at the University of Georgia Vet School. Following her recovery, Honey was turned back over to the Atlanta Humane Society this month. A hand-picked family then adopted her.
Police said Goodman burned the dog when she refused to fight with another dog.
Case UpdatesIn a precedent-setting case, 17-year old Victor Goodman plead guilty to aggravated animal cruelty for dousing a stray shepherd mix dog (named "Honey" by Atlanta Humane Society) with gasoline and setting her on fire in May. Judge Bedford sentenced him to two years in custody and three years probation with counseling. Goodman will also serve 100 hours community service and is barred from owning any pets during his probation period. "The Atlanta Humane Society is satisfied with the judge's ruling," says Bill Garrett, Executive Director. "Honey's case sets the precedent for future felony animal cruelty cases not only in Fulton County, but also in the state of Georgia."
Due to the severity of her burns, Honey was transferred to the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for specialized treatment. She survived the ordeal, but not without extensive surgery. She was released several weeks later and placed with a Metro family. Honey is reported to be enjoying her new life with her new family.
Read More: Atlanta Humane | | Update posted on Oct 17, 2003 - 4:35PM |
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