Killer of goats pleads guilty Sentenced to 9 years

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PLACERVILLE - A 23-year-old Folsom man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday in a case of extreme animal abuse that occurred at a family ranch in El Dorado County over a three-month period.

Ryan Troyer pleaded to eight counts of felony crimes against animals, and seven counts of grand theft in the case where he was accused of torturing and strangling to death at least 11 prized Nigerian goats.

Troyer was sentenced to nine years in state prison and was ordered to pay restitution to the victim for the loss of the goats, as well as restitution to the Superior Court.

According to Henry Brzezinski, Chief Animal Control Officer for El Dorado County, the case was disturbing on many levels.

"Our investigation showed that the crimes were committed in a very cold and calculating way, with a high level of violence and torture," Brzezinski, said. "The pain and suffering these poor goats endured is upsetting. The FBI shows there is a correlation between severe animal abuse and human violence."

Troyer was arrested on March 19 after law enforcement officers received a complaint from the owners of the goats. During his arraignment hearing a few days later, a bail of $1 million was set by the judge because of the severity of the allegations.

In addition to the charges, a judge's order was issued stating that the defendant could not "own, possess, care for or be around animals" and that his residence was subject to search. Troyer has remained in jail until his plea this week.

The crimes were committed from December 2005 through March 2006. The case was jointly investigated with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and Animal Control.

"We were very pleased with the swift action taken by the Sheriff's Office in responding to this crime and working with us on the case," said Brzezinski. "It was a good cooperative effort between the Sheriff's Office, Animal Control and the District Attorney's Office. We also appreciate the level of support and cooperation we received from the owners of the goats. We realize this family has been through a great ordeal, and we hope this brings some closure."

According to Brzezinski, Troyer's sentence is quite substantial for an animal abuse case.

"The sentence was based on the severity and duration of the crime," Brzezinski said

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What a Big Man.. Nigerian Dwarf goats.. what are they? 50lbs atmost? What a BIG Man.. I hope he is still a Big Man in prison.. Maybe he'll be somebody's Biotch.. (most wishful thinking)

Sign up for these sites and leave a comment.. the more the courts know how we feel about animal abuse, the more likely they are to sentence the next person such as they did this KILLER!

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Goat Attack Mountain Lion Shot Dead In South Bay

Saturday a mountain lion jumped over Nicky Austin's fence and killed four of her goats. But it didn't end there. Monday night it killed another one.

"I felt helpless and it was a horrible thing to listen to," said Austin. "I don't wish that upon anybody. And that will stay with me forever."

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Goats often times fall prey to Predatory animals and keeping them in an enclosed night time yard close to your house with lights shining onto the yard is helpful.
Personally I would not have waited for a "permit". Years ago, after a lesser attack on one of my goats, I was told by the game dept I could not kill the lion unless it was in the process of attack. The next night after the attack - the young lion returned.. Let's just say I didn't wait..
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This is a young buck that the immature Mt Lion attempted to pull through the fence by way of his face- 65 stitches. This is the "lesser " attack I mentioned.. This photo is of my goat- I cannot fathom what the Austin family went through listening to their goats being killed. But I'm glad they shot and killed the lion who destroyed their goats.

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Animal Identification System (NAIS) becomes a reality. Also known as the U.S. Animal Identification Plan (USAIP), the USDA is behind the 'farm to fork' tracing system that allows governmental tracking of animals from birth to slaughter.

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