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CALGARY – The Calgary man behind a disturbing case of animal abuse has been sentenced to 22 months behind bars, minus time already served.
Nicolino Camardi pleaded guilty in December to two charges of animal cruelty in connection with the death of a dog and cat both found in the community of Willow Park last year.
An emaciated Siberian Husky was found dead in an alley in the 200 block of 99 Ave S.E. on January 9th, 2014. The dog’s muzzle was taped shut with medical tape.
A week later, while Global News crews were investigating, they came across another disturbing discovery; a dead cat with its mouth muzzled, about 10 meters from where the husky was found.
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Camardi has already spent 16 months in jail, which means he has only six months remaining before he is free.
The Calgary Humane Society says Friday’s sentence reflects the serious nature of the offenses.
“This was the most complex animal cruelty case that we have ever investigated,” said Animal Cruelty Investigations Manager Brad Nichols. “This is a horrific and violent crime that got the attention of the city (and beyond) in a way that animal cruelty has not before.”
– With files from Jill Croteau
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