Florida man allegedly kills family's kittens in front of teenage daughter as form of punishment: officials
Body camera footage shows deputies confronting David Charette Jr. after witnesses say he killed kittens to punish his teenage daughter in Lee County.
A Florida father, David Charette Jr., was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly killing two family kittens and injuring a third. Witnesses told deputies that Charette used the killings as punishment for his teenage daughter when she “acted up.” Charette reportedly defended his actions to deputies, claiming the injured kitten needed a bath after soiling itself in its cage.
- David Charette Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.
- Authorities allege Charette killed two kittens and injured a third as punishment for his teenage daughter.
- Witnesses reported the abuse to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
- Bodycam video shows deputies responding to the incident.
- Charette allegedly smothered one kitten with a bleach-soaked rag and killed another with a blow-dryer in previous incidents.
- The injured kitten, Luna, is recovering at an animal hospital.
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