Kasie Armstrong, the Throckley Child and Animal Abuser, well known to the Police, from Newcastle, has evaded incarceration after savagely beating and killing her partner’s dog. The dog died slowly after a prolonged and severe attack.
The remains of Barney, a Jack Russell Terrier, were discovered at a location on Northbourne Street, associated with the partner of Kasie Armstrong, on October 2 of the previous year.
Barney was subsequently discovered to have sustained multiple severe injuries, including a lacerated liver and fractures of the ribs and cheekbone. He succumbed to extensive internal haemorrhaging as a consequence.
The incident was reported to the RSPCA owing to the dubious circumstances surrounding his death and the compromising text messages exchanged between Kasie Armstrong and her partner, the animal’s owner.
Newcastle Crown Court was informed that Kasie Armstrong, formerly residing on Westgate Road and currently in Throckley, implored her partner not to notify the police; nevertheless, he revealed that he had already done so and that Barney’s blood was present on her shoes, which remained at the scene.
Following the event, RSPCA Inspector Helen Bestwick was presented with Barney’s remains by Kasie Armstrong’s partner’s relative the following day.
He was lying on a sofa, exhibiting bruises and swelling on his body, with blood surrounding his mouth. Bloodstains were also apparent on the couch, floor, and radiator adjacent to his bed in the hallway.
Inspector Bestwick then took the body for a post-mortem examination, which showed the extensive injuries the pet had suffered, resulting in his ‘traumatic’ death.
The post mortem reads as follows: “Rib fractures were confirmed, and a fracture of the cheekbone was noted, coinciding with the scratch mark seen below the left eye.
“A liver laceration resulting in fatal internal bleeding was found to be the cause of death. The injuries noted are consistent with non-accidental injury. The dog had been subjected to blunt force trauma and or crush injuries resulting in broken bones and catastrophic internal bleeding.
“This could have resulted from a beating with or without an object, kicking or stomping, or a combination. The force required to cause this level of trauma would have been significant and repeated. This would have resulted in excruciating pain, significant fear and mental strain.
“It is my opinion, given the evidence on the dog’s body, that Barney suffered from immense trauma before death. This trauma was non-accidental and likely malicious.”
During an interview with the RSPCA, Kasie Armstrong lied and claimed the dog had bitten her, but when she was asked to show any injuries, there were no wounds or scars visible.
On top of her animal ban, Kasie Armstrong was sentenced to a one-year jail sentence, suspended for 18 months, and told to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
Kasie Armstrong was also given 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days and a six-month mental health treatment requirement.
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