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Case against accused serial kitty killer based on circumstantial evidence

By David Lohr

A judge in Miami has approved the supervised release of Tyler Hayes Weinman, an 18-year-old man from Palmetto Bay, Fla., who was recently arrested for his alleged involvement in a recent series of cat mutilations and killings that occurred in two South Florida communities. In addition, new details have surfaced, suggesting Weinman's arrest was based on circumstantial evidence. During today's court hearing, Judge John Thornton said that the results of a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation showed that Weinman does not pose a danger to himself or the public. "He is competent to proceed and does not, at this time, appear to be at risk of harming himself or others," Thornton said. Per the conditions of his release, Weinman must attend psychiatric counseling twice a week and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet while he awaits trial...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Report Daily on June 17, 2009 (boomark / email).