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LARRY DELYNN GREER Jr. convicted for setting his ex-wife’s house on fire causing the death of an innocent cat

Updated: 23 hours ago

- Illinois, USA -


~ Update: October 17, 2025


I had emailed the East Alton Police Department to request Gracie’s pictures, but they did not have any.


Gracie’s mom, Ms. A., then kindly provided me with her furbaby’s pictures.

Ms. A. tells me that Gracie, who was 9 years old when she was killed by GREER, “was like a child” to her a very good friend.

Ms. A. further said that is the reason why GREER locked Gracie “in the room to die to further hurt me.”


Police tell me that GREER called Gracie an “old mean cat.”


~ Original story:



On October 14, 2025, 30-year-old LARRY DELYNN GREER Jr. (pictured), of Alton, appeared in Madison County Circuit Court and was sentenced after pleading guilty to setting his ex-wife's house on fire causing the death of an innocent cat, named Gracie.


Madison County State's Attorney Thomas A. Haine said in a press release that the incident took place on June 29, 2025, when GREER set fire to his ex-wife’s house in the 100 block of Northmoor Place in East Alton. The woman was not home at the time.


GREER was sentenced to ten years in prison for charges of aggravated animal cruelty, arson, and domestic battery. “The sentences are to be served concurrently,” stated the press release.


GREER also pleaded guilty to choking a family or household member on September 14, 2024, in Alton.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.


GREER’s mugshots shared from Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine


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