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.

  • Rhoeri@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    There needs to be a way to extend the dudes life so he can experience every single one of those years.

    And it should be solitary.

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        3 hours ago

        If I said what I’d really like to have done to this… man, I would probably find myself banned from this community.

    • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      I would also accept bringing back gladiatorial combat for people like this. Obviously his teeth and fingernails should be ripped out beforehand though. Fair is fair.