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IRENE LIMA and CHAD KABECZ arrested for torturing and murdering innocent cats and posting videos

- Canada -

 

In August 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service received a report from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Animal Welfare regarding pictures and videos depicting animals being tortured and killed and that were being posted on the dark web.

 

The animal torture content was posted online between May and August.

 

Public Information Officer Constable Stephen Spencer said during a press conference that approximately ten cats were believed to be involved and some of them “were acquired from social media selling platforms.”

 

Members of the East District Community Support Team launched an investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at a home in the Lord Roberts area of south Winnipeg.

 

Investigators uncovered and seized evidence of animal cruelty. They located ten cats and a rabbit, and two suspects were arrested. They said no animals were found alive.

 

According to a press release by the Winnipeg Police Service, 55-year-old IRENE LIMA and 40-year-old CHAD KABECZ, both of Winnipeg, were arrested and remain in custody.

 

LIMA and KABECZ were charged with:

 

• Killing or Injuring Animals

• Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

• Fail to provide adequate medical attention for an animal when it is wounded or ill

• Inflict upon an animal acute suffering, serious injury or harm, or extreme anxiety or distress that significantly impairs its health or well-being

 

Constable Spencer said the pair were known to police but declined to elaborate on that. He did not have information on how LIMA and KABECZ knew each other.

 

He also said: “Investigators told me that this is the worst case that they’ve dealt with — a very horrible case involving animal cruelty,” and added: “I can say anecdotally when individuals are believed to be involved in heinous crimes against helpless animals, it often leads to escalating violent behavior towards humans, so we take that very seriously.”

 

Police in Winnipeg have also been investigating cases of cats being found dead in the Point Douglas area, but Constable Spencer said investigators do not believe the cases are related at this time.

 

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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

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FLOYD TARAIL MEEKS III arrested for starving innocent animals – One dog found dead

Updated: Oct 13, 2024

- North Carolina, USA -

 

The Wake County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old FLOYD TARAIL MEEKS III (pictured).

 

According to the press release obtained by Voice For Us, on October 9, 2024, deputies were called to assist Wake County Animal Control at a residence in the 4000 block of Edgemont Road, near Wendell in reference to an animal cruelty case.

 

Upon arrival, deputies found a malnourished cat, three malnourished dogs, and sadly a dead dog.

 

Animal Control removed all of the Voiceless Victims from the residence and deputies arrested  MEEKS.

MEEKS was booked into the Wake County Jail on one felony count of killing an animal by starvation and one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals.

 

The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and there are no additional details at this time.

 

I have emailed Animal Control to inquire about all the furvictims. If I get a response, I will post an update.

 

I took the liberty to name the deceased dog Wiggles for the tribute image.

 

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Wake County Sheriff's Office provided to Voice For Us. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

MEEKS’ mugshot shared from the Wake County Sheriff's Office



 
 
 

WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS facing charges – Innocent abandoned animals found abused, mistreated, and dead

Updated: Oct 9, 2024

- New York, USA -

 

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS (pictured), of Milford.

 

Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin said that a welfare check conducted at a residence on County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford led to the discovery of “several animals in and around the residence that were found to be abandoned, malnourished and mistreated.”

 

According to the release by the sheriff’s office, one dog, a quail, and a turkey were sadly found deceased.

 

Two live quail, who appeared to be malnourished, were rescued for foster and rehabilitation.

 

Two emaciated dogs were deemed in critical condition so they were taken to Cornell University Veterinary Hospital.

 

The Susquehanna SPCA, that along with Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation, identified the two dogs as a 9-month-old female Great Dane named Belle and a male Great Dane named Oscar estimated to be almost two years old.

 

Sadly, Oscar later died from complications due to his poor physical condition.

The sweet soul underwent emergency surgery for a condition commonly known as bloat, which can occur in dogs who experience malnutrition when they begin to eat again.

 

BACHANAS was arrested on September 3, 2024. She was originally charged with abandonment of animals and failure to provide proper sustenance and she was scheduled to appear in Milford Town Court on October 1, 2024. However, that appearance has since been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

 

A recent release by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office advised that as the investigation progressed, three felony charges were also filed against BACHANAS.

 

As stated in the release: “Due to continued investigation in collaboration with Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University Veterinary Hospital and Upstate Veterinary Specialties the above defendant who was previously arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty has been additionally charged with three counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty.”

 

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

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

BACHANAS‘ mugshot shared from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Pictures of the furvictims shared from Susquehanna SPCA




 
 
 

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