Cat beaten to death with umbrella, DNA linked
Brooklyn, NY (US)Incident Date: Monday, Oct 12, 2009
County: Kings
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Lordtyshon Garrett
Authorities are using DNA evidence to pursue a man who is accused of killing his mother-in-law's cat.
Police say Lordtyshon Garrett, 31, terrorized the 9-pound cat by poking and beating her with an umbrella. Animal experts say 4-year-old Madea suffered injuries comparable to that of being hit by a car or falling from a high-rise building.
The incident occurred at the Brooklyn home of Garrett's mother-in-law, Deborah Bender, on Oct. 12.
In an attempt to fight back, Madea reportedly bit and scratched the plastic umbrella. The ASPCA found the cat's DNA on the umbrella and also found some of Garrett's DNA at the crime scene.
Authorities charge before the beat down, Garret initially lured the cat into the bathroom using food, closed the door and turned on the shower. Bender said Madea emerged drenched a short time later and had difficulty breathing.
Bender said Garrett lost control when she told him to find a job and move out which may have prompted the attack. She said he showed little remorse after the slaying.
The cat was taken to the veterinarian's office the next day and put down because of the extent of the injuries.
ASPCA officers arrested Garrett Thursday. Garrett was charged with felony animal cruelty, which carries a maximum two-prison term. He was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court Friday and was being held in lieu of $3,500 bail. References« NY State Animal Cruelty Map
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