BARTON COUNTY —A jury found a Kansas man guilty of cruelty to animals and criminal trespass on Tuesday.
In November, 33-year-old Christopher Delauder went on his neighbor’s property in the small Barton County community of Susank and killed their Dalmatian dog, according to a law enforcement report.
At the time, Delauder had no explanation as to what prompted him to kill the dog. The dog was in a kennel when Delauder entered the kennel and stabbed it at least eight times.
Following the presentation of evidence, the jury deliberated for approximately half an hour before returning the verdict.
Animal cruelty is a felony which can carry a sentence of up to one year in jail. Criminal trespass is a misdemeanor that can carry an additional six months in jail. Sentencing is set for Jan. 14.