Mabe was charged with 2 counts related to the death of a cat named "Lucy."
Lucy suffered extreme trauma that literally severed her skull into two large pieces-- essentially the "skull was separated at its base and the top half was pulled up to create an opening in the head to Lucy's ears."
Lucy did not survive and the pictures are too graphic to post.
Mabe claimed to police that he accidentally shut the cat's head in a sliding glass door (pictured). However, Mabe purportedly told a witness that he grabbed the cat by her back legs and slammed her into a table.
The case was initially brought to light during a domestic violence case, and the police chose not to pursue Lucy's case due to the conflicting stories. LHS Humane Agent Pike took over the investigation, consulted with veterinarians, and reviewed evidence at the scene, which led to charges and a conviction.
Mabe will be on five years of probation, during which time he cannot own or possess animals. Mabe is thereafter banned indefinitely from owning companion animals unless the Court later orders otherwise upon application. LHS is permitted to conduct random inspections to ensure compliance. Mabe must also complete an anger management course and pay court costs.
He is currently in jail facing a felonious assault charge in Cuyahoga County.
(Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law - June 24, 2015)
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