Chicago man allegedly microwaved kitten to death, killed other felines
The kittens that were killed were all named Shelly, according to a report filed by a woman who notified authorities
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Chicago man accused of torturing and killing several cats has been arrested.
Thomas Martel, 22, turned himself into police Monday after a woman filed a complaint related to animal cruelty, FOX Chicago reported.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Thomas Martel, 22, allegedly tortured and killed several cats, including putting a kitten in a microwave. (WFLD)
He is charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and two counts of animal torture, all felonies.
Martel allegedly drowned and squeezed two cats to death while a third died by mutilation, authorities said. A kitten was found by police officers in a plastic bag at Martel's apartment.
The woman who reported him said the cat had been microwaved. Each of the kittens that died were named Shelly.
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An arrest report obtained by the news outlet said Martel had been taking prescribed medications and had serious mental health issues.