Most of the horses appeared to have starved. The dead horses and miniature horses were found on two separate farms both owned Whitlock. The farms are located in Crawley and Lewisburg.
Whitlock has been charged with animal cruelty. Sheriff Jim Childers stated that he will try to obtain a court order tomorrow to get a veterinarian back on the property to check the animals and to deliver donated feed to the horses in a controlled fashion.
Whitlock is free on bond charged and authorities are now checking to see if he owns any more properties.
(Examiner - Feb 15, 2011)
