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Woman Sentenced In Puppy Killings
Two 7-Week-Old Dogs Killed With Sledgehammer

BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- A 50-year-old Glynn County woman who pleaded guilty to charges she beat two 7-week-old puppies to death with a sledgehammer has been fined $2,000 and sentenced to five years on probation.

Glynn County Chief Superior Court Judge Amanda Williams sentenced Catherine Louise Tyre of Sterling as a first offender under a plea agreement.

Tyre pleaded guilty on Feb. 19 to two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Glynn County police have said Tyre used a 10-pound sledgehammer. Officers found two female bull dog mix puppies in a bag. Two puppies survived.

Authorities said Tyre told officers the animals were sick, running around in circles and falling down on their heads.

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[Hlennisal]

Christ, what a sick degenerate. The penalties for this type of behavior really should be harsher.Jail time and 5 years probation a puppy at least.

[FreeOEMcheapestPHOTOSHOP]

holy cow! thats disgusting.. She say why? I know it says they were sick.. but dang.

[BartRonalds]

wow I am very happy in the judge, I am pretty sure that is the harshest penalty the judge could dish out, and with the 5 years probation that means 1 false move ant its 5 years of prison...people do make me sick and I do wish there was a harsher punishment but at least its not a slap on the hand this time.

[blackjackblax]

If his description was right, they might have distemper. But that's no reason to beat them with a damn sledgehammer. People really, really bother me.

[ebBPxIai]

yep, she was way out of line for her area...
I mean she already had them in a bag...
most folks her age in that area would have just weighted the bag and thrown it in the river... no need for the sledge hammer....

[cQT6nmEc]

That's disgusting!!! I wish she would have to spend at least one year in jail instead of probation.