David Genovese, a Santa Barbara man, was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison following guilty pleas to multiple animal cruelty charges. Deputies discovered a severely injured cat named Sultan in Genovese's vehicle. Genovese reportedly began adopting and torturing cats in 2024, stealing multiple pets from local shelters. They also found Lancelot's body in his trunk, indicating extreme cruelty. Extensive injuries were noted across the cats, including broken bones and dislocated spines. Authorities confirmed multiple deceased cats linked to Genovese's actions.
Genovese was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of animal cruelty and using a deadly weapon.
On Jan. 25, deputies found Sultan, a cat adopted earlier that day, with severe injuries and a paracord around its neck in Genovese's vehicle.
Genovese began adopting and torturing cats starting in 2024, having adopted four cats from local shelters before stealing kittens and another cat.
Lancelot, a stolen orange tabby, was found dead in the trunk of Genovese's car, also bound and with visible signs of brutal injuries.
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