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Wicker Park man charged with killing and torturing cats

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A 22-year-old Wicker Park man has actually been charged with killing and torturing cats, according to authorities.

Thomas William Martel was charged with 4 counts of exacerbated cruelty to animals and 2 counts of animal abuse, Chicago cops said.

Martel is implicated of eliminating 2 cats by drowning and squeezing them and mutilating a 3rd cat, according to cops reports.

Another cat was discovered in a plastic bag in Martel’s apartment or condo, where a witness said the cat had actually been microwaved, according to the report.

An authorities report lists Martel’s residence in Wicker Park, however court records and cops state he resides in Northbrook.

Martel turned himself in Monday, according to cops reports. His bail was set at $75,000, according to court files. Martel would need to publish $7,500 in order to be launched.

His next court date was scheduled for July 17.

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