No Contest Plea Entered In Zoo Animal Killing

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Two teenagers accused of mutilating and killing several birds at the David Traylor Zoo in Emporia have entered formal no contest pleas in court. The third boy involved reportedly may also enter a similar plea in the coming weeks.

Angel Rodriguez, 13, and Andrew Rodriguez, 11, entered the pleas Thursday morning to four counts of cruelty to animals and trespassing. The Lyon County Attorney dropped an additional charge of criminal damage. Sentencing is scheduled for October 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

The third boy allegedly involved in the case, 11 year-old Hernan Hernandez, has entered a not guilty plea.

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Posted by: cliff Location: wichita on Aug 22, 2008 at 08:39 AM
their parents should have to pay for damage and birds. then the parents should have to go to class to help them teach their kids to act human.

Posted by: AH Location: KS on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:18 PM
I don't believe it either!!!!! GRRRR! What is it with people and killing/hurting animals! It's sick!

Posted by: TR Location: Wichita on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Shouldn't have dropped any charges. They should face all of it. Didn't seem to bother them when they were killing the animals. You can't tell me now they are all emotional and feeling bad, I just don't believe it.

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