Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing ex-girlfriend's dog
Julius Holley, left, is being sought for abusing and torturing his ex-girlfriends Yorkie.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit man is looking at a 5-15 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog.
Julius Holley, 56, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one county of first-degree animal torture with a habitual fourth-offender sentence enhancement. He will also be prohibited from having animals, and he will have to pay restitution. Holley's sentencing is scheduled for
Holley was originally charged with one count of second-degree home invasion, one count of first-degree killing/torturing of animals, one count of larceny in a building, and one count of stalking.
Holley broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and took her Yorkshire Terrier mix dog, along with other items from the house. He then allegedly sent his ex-girlfriend videos of him beating and torturing the dog.
Ultimately, the dog was left in a bucket next to a house and was taken by Michigan Humane to ensure it could not be abused again.
Holley was wanted after the alleged abuse. Police found him in Ohio, and he was extradited back to Michigan.
If you need help, Michigan Humane provides a Safety Net pet fostering program for people who need a safe place to temporarily house their pets. People in need of the service, or those looking to volunteer to foster animals in these situations, can reach Michigan Humane at 866-648-6263.
Police: Man recorded torture of ex-girlfriend's Yorkie and sent videos to her
The video is hard to watch and listen to, an eight-pound yorkie being slammed into a cabinet and then thrown to the bathroom floor. It was then beaten with an iron fireplace poker all while the abuser yells at her to shut up.