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Case #1609 Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Tying horse to fence, causing it to choke to death
Chesterfield, IL (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 6, 2003
County: Macoupin
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Kevin McAfee
Kevin McAfee, 42, of Chesterfield, IL was charged last week with one count of criminal damage to property. Authorities say he tied another person's horse to a fence on July 6, causing the animal to choke to death.
Greene County State's Attorney Elliott Turpin petitioned this week to add a count of aggravated cruelty to an animal. Both charges are felonies that carry a penalty of up to three years in prison. Turpin said authorities had not determined why McAfee was tying up the horse. McAfee was being held Friday in lieu of $75,000 bail. References |
