A Bronx, New York teenager has allegedly confessed to roasting alive a kitten, named "Tiger Lily", in a 200 degree oven. Cheyenne Cherry, 17, was arrested and charged with arson, burglary, criminal trespass and felony aggravated animal cruelty.
Cherry was previously arrested for larceny and extortion in 2008 for the armed dog-napping of a teacup Yorkie. Cherry held the Yorkie until a reward was posted, and then sent friends to collect the reward. Cherry dismissed both Tiger Lily's killing
and her unrelated 2008 robbery of a man at gunpoint for his iPod as "a practical joke". Cherry pled guilty to the robbery and was sentenced to 5 years probation. She also has a separate 2007 arrest for assault.
Cherry was arrested June 3, 2009 in connection with Tiger Lily's May 6 killing which occurred after Cherry and an unnamed accomplice broke into Cherry's ex-roommate's apartment, trashed the place and threw the ex-roommate's kitten in the hot oven before leaving the apartment with her ex-rommate's DVDs and packages of noodles. As they left, Tiger Lily cried and scratched at the oven door, according to an ASPCA official.
Despite her prior arrest history, Cherry was released without bail into her mother's care after the Tiger Lily's killing. Family members state that Cherry is not an animal hater and that at home she "has a little Yorkie that she loves."
Mail, email or telephone the District Attorney and the Judge regarding this matter at these addresses:
The Office of the Bronx County District Attorney
198 East 161st Street; Bronx, NY 10451
ph: 718-590-2000, 718-590-2312; fax: 718-590-2198
EMAIL: angueirl@bronxda.nyc.gov
G Correspondence Clerk
Bronx Supreme Court Criminal Division
851 Grand Concourse, Room 123
Bronx, NY 10451
Source: pet-abuse.com, nydailynews.com
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Here is my letter to the Bronx DA:
Dear Mr. Johnson:
As a fellow attorney and former federal prosecutor, I understand that the repeated and escalating offenses of Ms. Cheyenne Cherry are the stuff that keep attorneys up at night. This young woman has been extended every opportunity to redeem and rebuild her life, but for reasons known only to her, Ms. Cherry has failed to avail herself of the multiple chances the courts have extended to her.
Ms. Cherry's instant actions are beyond hideous. The destructive disregard for her own life is obvious, but now Ms. Cherry is corrupting others by bringing them along on her exploits...and is eagerly killing animals just for the excitement of leaving death in her wake.
Ms. Cherry, a multiple repeat offender at age 17, no longer deserves the consideration and indulgence of the courts. She is now entitled to the full sanctions available under law. This case is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that the law is ready, willing and able to protect the public from the destructive and deadly rampages of people who have complete disregard for the property and lives of themselves and others. What a wonderful chance to show the public that those of us who practice law have room in our hearts to consider the suffering of helpless companion animals and the skills necessary to act out in their defense.
In light of the repeat and increasingly violent nature of Ms. Cherry's offenses, please consider full prosecution against Ms. Cheyenne Cherry in the case presently before you.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Ann Byers, Esquire, LL.M.
NYU, New York Law School, GWU National Law Center
Harmison & Associates - Berkeley Springs, WV
Proud Yorkie Mom of Tashia (5 - former Arkansas Puppy Mill), Miss Paras (19 1/2 - Special Needs), Muffin (18 - Special Needs), Gabby (1 - Special Needs/Birth Defects,Arkansas Puppy Mill) and Liah (1 - Just Special!)
OMG. This girl is out there? I want to lock my door.
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