Man accused of killing Petland animals charged with animal cruelty

By CNN Newsource

Published August 10, 2023 12:05 PM

By Addison Kliewer

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A man accused of murdering animals at an Oklahoma City Petland last month was charged.

Christopher Jameson’s charges include one count of cruelty to animals. He is accused of murdering a bunny, parakeet, hamster and guinea pig. He is 19 years old.

He was allegedly caught on camera slaughtering animals at a Petland. OKC Animal Welfare said the Jameson was arrested late last month after a statewide frenzy to identify him.

After an arrest warrant was issued, the 19-year-old turned himself in the next day.

Jameson also faces one count of offenses pertaining to animals and larceny of merchandise from a retailer.

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