Summary

Vincent Lemark Burrell, 57, was sentenced to 475 years in prison for running a large-scale dogfighting ring in Paulding County, Georgia.

Authorities discovered 107 malnourished pit bulls, many tied to trees or heavy chains without food, water, or shelter. Some dogs had teeth forcibly removed or severe scarring from fights.

Investigators also found training equipment and dogfighting paraphernalia. Burrell was convicted on 93 counts of dogfighting and 10 counts of animal cruelty.

All rescued dogs were placed in rehabilitation centers for care and recovery.

  • Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz
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    2 days ago

    They should execute him. I hope this entire ring never gets to see life outside of a prison again.

    • BigFig@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Nah that’s too generous of a sentence. Extend his life as long as scientifically possible and let him rot. Anyone involved too. Don’t even put them to hard labor just let them sit and rot.