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Case #16184 Rating: 1.0 out of 5
5 month old puppy repeatedly punched in face
Sioux City, IA (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2009
County: Woodbury
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Bobby Loggins
A judge has found Bobby Loggins of Sioux City guilty of Animal Torture in the June 2009 death of his American Bulldog named "Sire."
A witness testified at Loggins' December 2009 trial that Loggins repeatedly punched the dog in the face, taking it "way too far."
In the decision, the judge ruled Loggins' actions were "depraved and sadistic," concluding Loggins' held Sire with his bare hands while beating it.
The case drew outrage from Siouxland Animal Activists. Hope Cameron was so moved by Sire's story she attended the trial in Woodbury County. "And you hear the witness against him, telling the story. It made me sick. Disgusted, frustrated," she said Wednesday.
Cindy Rarrat with Sioux City Animal Control applauded the conviction. "The courts made the appropriate decision in this case. We're very happy to see that justice was served and we'll just have to see what the penalties phase holds for this suspect," she said.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 12th, 2010. Loggins faces up to two years in prison. References |
