Florida: Melissa Payne, 55, accused of starving six of her horses to death; four emaciated horses seized

FLORIDA -- A woman is in jail in Osceola County accused of neglecting nearly a dozen horses.

Melissa Payne is charged with animal cruelty after six horses were found dead and four others were found malnourished in St. Cloud, Florida.

Deputies say all of the horses belong to Payne. The surviving animals are now in the care of Osceola County Animal Control.

ARREST INFORMATION:
Full Name: Melissa Marie Payne
Gender: Female
Birthdate: 03/28/1961
Height: 5'09"
Weight: 200 lbs
Hair Color: GRY
Eye Color: BLU
Arrest Age: 55
Arrest Date: 04/16/2016
Agency: Osceola County, Florida
Total bond: $6,500
Charges:

1. TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT TO INFLICT INTENTIONAL PAIN. STATUTE: 828.12-2. BOND: $1000
2. TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT TO INFLICT INTENTIONAL PAIN. . STATUTE: 828.12-2. BOND: $1000
3. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. STATUTE: 828.12-1. BOND: $500
4. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. STATUTE: 828.12-1. BOND: $500
5. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. STATUTE: 828.12-1. BOND: $500
6. TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT TO INFLICT INTENTIONAL PAIN. . STATUTE: 828.12-2. BOND: $1000
7. TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT TO INFLICT INTENTIONAL PAIN. . STATUTE: 828.12-2. BOND: $1000
8. TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT TO INFLICT INTENTIONAL PAIN. . STATUTE: 828.12-2. BOND: $1000

(Fox35Orlando - April 19, 2016)