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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Madeline Sherratt

Owner killed his Chihuahua by ‘stuffing it in the oven and turning it on because the dog barked too much’

James Williamson, 44, from Atmore, Alabama, has been charged with animal cruelty for the alleged incident - (Escambia County Sheriff's Office)

A pet owner was booked and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after he allegedly “placed a dog in an oven” after getting into an argument with a family member over the puppy’s barking.

The suspect has been identified as James Williamson, 44, from Atmore, Alabama.

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