Gender: Female
Approximate Age: 44
Date of Birth: Apr 10, 1962
Location: Hillsboro, OR (US)

History

Jun 16, 2009 - Tigard, OR (US)
Alleged: Rabbit hoarding - 13 seized, one more found dead

Jan 7, 2008 - Hillsboro, OR (US)
Alleged: Possession of animals in violation of probation

Oct 16, 2006 - Hillsboro, OR (US)
Convicted: Hoarding - 158 rabbits, 88 more in freezer

Sentence: Miriam Sakewitz pleaded no contest to five counts of animal neglect in the first degree, five counts of animal neglect in the second degree, one count of criminal mischief and one count of tampering with physical evidence.

Washington County Circuit Court Judge Steven L. Price sentenced her to: five years formal probation - and a prohibition from possessing or exercising control over any animal during that time. Additionally, she will undergo a mental health evaluation, and will be subject to any recommended treatment and counseling.... more...