Two charged in Suffolk investigation into 6 dead & 22 neglected horses

Two people have been charged in connection with a Suffolk investigation involving over 20 neglected horses and six dead horses discovered on a property in January, according to Suffolk Police.

Police announced the charges Aug. 1, the same day police say the two were arrested.

Watch: 6 dead horses, 22 others suspected of neglect found at Suffolk property

6 dead horses, 22 others suspected of neglect found at Suffolk property

Janet G. Aston, 72, and William L. Shelton, 81, were charged in July with 96 counts each for five charges. Those charges are cruelty to animals, leaving a dead animal in public view, inadequate care of an agricultural animal, depriving an animal of food, etc., and overriding an ill-treated animal…

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