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N.C. man with dismembered animals arrested

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

(Updated 10:42 am)

By The Associated Press

GOLDSBORO (AP) — Authorities say a man who had dozens of dismembered animals at his eastern North Carolina home has been arrested on animal cruelty charges.

Wayne County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Ellen Grice said Wednesday that 28-year-old Lawton McKenzie turned himself in late Tuesday afternoon. He was later released on $3,000 bail.

Animal control investigators found the remains of goats, dogs, snakes, a fox and a turtle at McKenzie's home near Fremont last month. They also found a dog missing its head and front paws.

McKenzie told authorities he had been studying taxidermy and using the animal bones for necklaces.

It wasn't immediately clear when he was scheduled to appear in court. Court officials said he didn't have a listed attorney.

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ncb

January 7, 2009 - 10:53 am EST

Goats and snakes? Pffftt.... Rookie

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Jeff Dahmer

Nsurancelady

January 7, 2009 - 2:06 pm EST

This guy should be put in jail just like Michael Vick along with his name dragged in the mud. I always hate hearing about helpless, defenseless animals getting abused.