CHICAGO – A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing no less than 4 kittens in June.
Thomas Martel, 22, turned himself into police on Monday after a 29-year-old lady filed a criticism associated to animal cruelty.
Chicago police say Martel drowned and squeezed two cats to demise. A 3rd cat died by mutilation whereas in his care.
Officers discovered a kitten in a plastic bag at Martel’s residence positioned within the 1500 block of North Wicker Park Avenue. The lady who reported him mentioned the cat had been microwaved.
Each of the kittens he killed have been named Shelly.
Martel was charged with six felonies, 4 for aggravated cruelty to animals and two for animal torture.
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The arrest report cited that Martel has critical psychological issues and was taking prescribed medicines.
No further data was made obtainable.