Walter Graham

History

Convicted: Man Kills Neigbors Dog
Feb 19, 2004 - Warner Robbins, GA (US)
Sentence: Walter Graham pleaded guilty in Houston County Superior Court to aggravated cruelty to animals, tampering with evidence and aggravated stalking.

The judge banished him from the county for the period of his probation of 10 years, also ordered Graham to pay $500 in court fines and fees, serve four hours of community service, preferably at an animal shelter if his health allows, and pay $800 in restitution to the family for the dog. Graham also was ordered to receive anger-management training and undergo alcohol counseling.

Upon successful completion of his probation, Graham may have the felonies removed from his record under the state's first offender law

Also, his 10-year probationary period may be reduced to five years for good behavior. Once he successfully completes his probation, he may return to Houston County.

Notes:
Graham went into his next-door neighbor's walled-in backyard and shot the family dog. After a neighbor heard the gunshot and looked out the window to see Graham dragging the limp dog out of the yard and into the back of his truck. Graham then took the dog and threw it in a lake.