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Man Strangles Dog on Video, Faces Cruelty Charges
17 Aug
Summary
- Man arrested for strangling girlfriend's dog on video.
- Tattoos on suspect's hands helped police identify him.
- The dog died and the suspect buried it in the woods.
A Middleburg man is facing aggravated animal cruelty charges following a disturbing incident where he strangled his girlfriend's dog. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Cole Daughtry, allegedly taped the dog's feet and muzzle before strangling it while recording the act on his phone.
The victim's dog, a Dachshund-Chihuahua mix, died as a result of the assault. Daughtry reportedly confessed to police that he buried the animal in the woods after the incident.
The girlfriend discovered the brutal act when she accessed videos on a shared phone. Authorities were able to identify Daughtry as the assailant due to distinctive tattoos visible in the video, including a gang-affiliated marking and the phrase "2000 Baby" on his hands.
Further review of the video revealed intermittent moments where the suspect was seen petting the dog, contrasting with the violent act captured. The case highlights the use of digital evidence, such as phone recordings and tattoos, in identifying suspects in criminal investigations.
