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Two Men Charged in Brutal Turtle Deaths
30 Jul
Summary
- Two individuals face felony charges for animal cruelty.
- Turtles died from blunt force trauma after being beaten.
- Accused men were granted $2,500 bond each.
In Acworth, Georgia, two men are facing serious felony charges related to animal cruelty. Micah Mack and Deshawn Anthony Beatty have been accused of brutally beating two large turtles to death. The incident took place between June 2 at a residence on Clairesbrook Lane.
Investigators documented that the turtles succumbed to blunt force trauma. Arrest warrants detail that Beatty used rocks and bricks in the attack. Mack allegedly watched the events unfold and retrieved the weapons used.
Both Mack and Beatty were charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony offense. They have each been granted a bond amount of $2,500. While Mack has a booking photo available, Beatty's current status within the Cobb County jail system remains unconfirmed.
