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Published October 04, 2012, 04:20 PM

Police arrest owner of cat found in river

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Manitowoc Police have arrested the owner of a cat that a fisherman found dead in the Manitowoc River the evening of Sunday, Sept. 30, with its head and legs wrapped in duct tape.

Manitowoc Police have arrested the owner of a cat that a fisherman found dead in the Manitowoc River the evening of Sunday, Sept. 30, with its head and legs wrapped in duct tape.

A 49-year-old Manitowoc man faces a possible felony charge of animal mistreatment. A number of residents provided tips about the suspect.

Police quoted the man as saying he felt suicidal but decided to kill his cat instead. A necropsy showed that the 10-year-old cat was suffocated – and the pet most likely died before being tossed into the river.

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