2001:November:20
11.20.2001
A 33-year-old man accused of killing
and decapitating a pony in an Arden pasture
two weeks ago returns to court next month.
Richard VanNess of Belleville was
released yesterday after a brief appearance
in court.
He was arrested over the weekend on 14
charges arising from the slaughter of the
three-year-old pinto pony named "Sunday."
Police believe a hunter mistook the
pony for a deer and cut off the animal's
head to conceal the type of firearm used.
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