Prosecutors: Man set girlfriend's puppy on fire, killing it
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
Prosecutors say a South Carolina man set his girlfriend's puppy on fire and killed it because he was angry at the woman.
Multiple media outlets report the motive for killing the 10-week-old pit bull puppy last weekend was given at a bond hearing Tuesday for 21-year-old Hykeem Golson.
Deputies found the 10-week-old pit bull puppy suffering from burns Saturday night in a church parking lot near Irmo, about 12 miles northwest of Columbia, after a witness called 911 and said the animal was set on fire.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
The puppy was rushed to an emergency veterinarian, but died from its injuries.
Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals and his bond was set at $10,000. A judge also ruled he should get a public defender.
Golson faces up to five years in prison if convicted.