Update: June 18, 2019
I have been writing and complaining about this man who killed 11 cats in Ft. Collins since last fall. I was happy to get a Google Alert today about an article in the Coloradoan stating that he has been convicted for 30 months on one count of animal abuse (better than nothing but not enough). He was also charged and convicted on one count of theft for stealing the cat. The other 10 counts (victims) were unable to be proved though evidence and testimony indicate that he also killed them.
I am a mental health practitioner by trade and started out believing everyone can be helped - get better - be better. Thirty years in the field has certainly taught me that while there is hope for most people, there are some who are unlikely to improve due to a variety of factors. Sociopaths who hurt/kill animals and people are not likely to stop. The treatment would take many years and a total change in environment, beliefs, thinking patterns, behavior and values - this simply doesn't happen often.
For the sake of animal lovers, animals and humans who may become targets of this man at some point, I hope he gets treatment and a miracle results in his transformation. I have great empathy for his victims and his family who stated that he has been troubled for a long time. These behaviors usually begin in childhood and escalate as people get older. I certainly have compassion for this man and understand that any of us could face similar demons under specific circumstances.
Nonetheless, unless/until that miracle happens, we need him off the streets and away from the vulnerable. I suspect the humans he will encounter in prison will be able to protect themselves from him - let's hope there in nobody in there who falls pretty to his particular sickness.
Here's the link: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2019/06/15/fort-collins-man-sentenced-egregious-and-horrific-animal-abuse/1454899001/?fbclid=IwAR1u176axZ6R3wUXQ0vrK1TbsEMZBUosO0bYw3waW198HVWSbM5iwOBz4pc
I have been writing and complaining about this man who killed 11 cats in Ft. Collins since last fall. I was happy to get a Google Alert today about an article in the Coloradoan stating that he has been convicted for 30 months on one count of animal abuse (better than nothing but not enough). He was also charged and convicted on one count of theft for stealing the cat. The other 10 counts (victims) were unable to be proved though evidence and testimony indicate that he also killed them.
I am a mental health practitioner by trade and started out believing everyone can be helped - get better - be better. Thirty years in the field has certainly taught me that while there is hope for most people, there are some who are unlikely to improve due to a variety of factors. Sociopaths who hurt/kill animals and people are not likely to stop. The treatment would take many years and a total change in environment, beliefs, thinking patterns, behavior and values - this simply doesn't happen often.
For the sake of animal lovers, animals and humans who may become targets of this man at some point, I hope he gets treatment and a miracle results in his transformation. I have great empathy for his victims and his family who stated that he has been troubled for a long time. These behaviors usually begin in childhood and escalate as people get older. I certainly have compassion for this man and understand that any of us could face similar demons under specific circumstances.
Nonetheless, unless/until that miracle happens, we need him off the streets and away from the vulnerable. I suspect the humans he will encounter in prison will be able to protect themselves from him - let's hope there in nobody in there who falls pretty to his particular sickness.
Here's the link: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2019/06/15/fort-collins-man-sentenced-egregious-and-horrific-animal-abuse/1454899001/?fbclid=IwAR1u176axZ6R3wUXQ0vrK1TbsEMZBUosO0bYw3waW198HVWSbM5iwOBz4pc
Okay - I'm pissed! I cannot freaking believe this - he has more charges now that 'may' be related to the original arrest. Law enforcement found three collars (likely) from missing cats in the neighborhood - there had been many missing cats reported around the time of his arrest.
We wrote the judge asking for a psychiatric exam and she ordered it - yay! He apparently has three mental health diagnoses, but nothing excuses this/these murder(s) of cats - humans will be next!
Share and help save other innocents! The previous news story video is below, as well as a letter to the judge and Letter to the Editor, Please write the judge and express your concern for his next victims.
Comment on this article in the Coloradoan to get more information published when it is available.
Thanks!
LuAnn
Case against Fort Collins man accused of stealing, killing cats delayed amid new charges
Sady Swanson
Coloradoan, April 5, 2019
We wrote the judge asking for a psychiatric exam and she ordered it - yay! He apparently has three mental health diagnoses, but nothing excuses this/these murder(s) of cats - humans will be next!
Share and help save other innocents! The previous news story video is below, as well as a letter to the judge and Letter to the Editor, Please write the judge and express your concern for his next victims.
Comment on this article in the Coloradoan to get more information published when it is available.
Thanks!
LuAnn
Case against Fort Collins man accused of stealing, killing cats delayed amid new charges
Sady Swanson
Coloradoan, April 5, 2019