RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California retiree charged with using a golf club to kill a Chihuahua has pleaded not guilty to felony animal cruelty.
Witnesses told investigators that 58-year-old to Larry Edward Jaurequi hit the dog as if driving a golf ball off a tee, sending the 6-pound animal through the air on Jan. 26 in the Riverside County community of Menifee.
The dog, named Lily, died of a lacerated liver and broken bones.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise says Jaurequi pleaded not guilty on Monday to animal cruelty with an enhancement alleging he used a deadly weapon. He could be sentenced to four years in prison if convicted.
Defense lawyer Paul Grech says Jaurequi has an unfortunate history with dogs, noting he was attacked by a dog years ago.
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