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Man breaks dogs leg then drowns it…allegedly

In the Magistrates Court, a man from Esperance, WA is due to appear following allegations that he placed his dog in an esky and drowned it.

Michael David Hastie, 26, has also been accused of breaking his dog’s leg prior to the drowning incident.

A ranger reported the situation to the RSPCA after Hastie had “boasted” about killing his dog because it had dug up his backyard.

I’m unsure how to convey this to Michael Hastie, but it seems… it seems that dogs have a tendency to dig. Much like your nature of being a twisted individual. Frankly, the world could do without someone like you drawing breath. The world doesn’t need a Michael Hastie, if that’s what you consider normal. And sure, if you’re innocent, then you’re innocent, but at this moment, the circumstances don’t paint that picture. I’ve always believed where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

I recall that Ronald Ryan was the last individual executed in Australia. There existed some evidence and circumstances suggesting that Ryan may not have been guilty of shooting the prison guard. If Hastie is found guilty of drowning this innocent dog, then can we please consider reinstating capital punishment? I wouldn’t mind… lethal injection would suffice. If execution isn’t an option, then perhaps 50 lashes or something similar. Ronald Ryan may not have intended to kill the prison guard, and it is possible that the bullet didn’t even originate from his gun. However, if Hastie is indeed guilty of this act, it implies intent on his part.

This is merely a plea to the Judge for justice on behalf of a dog that never stood a chance. Some might argue that it’s “just an animal”… but it’s not merely an animal; it’s a beloved pet.

Allegedly, Hastie spent over an hour with the dog before he filled the esky with water, secured the lid, and submerged the animal.

Oh, and by the way, the dog’s name was Imi.

by Sel Hurst

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