A sicko admitted he kicked his friend’s dog until it died then lit its dead body in the street — but was released from jail thanks to New York’s lax bail laws, Queens prosecutors said Wednesday.
Isaiah Gurley, 29, was cut loose on supervised release pending trial as he faces a slew of charges connected to the sickening animal abuse of a pit bull that he was dog-sitting.
Gurley, of Queens, told police after his arrest Monday he had been caring for the pooch for several days before he unleashed kicks on the canine until it stopped moving, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Post.
“I killed the dog by kicking it to death,” Gurley said, according to the complaint. “And I burned the dog’s body after it was already dead.”
Gurley was spotted allegedly hauling the pit bull into an Ozone Park street, where he poured accelerant on the animal and left the body to burn before dawn on Thursday.
Authorities found the charred remains on the dog lying on the street, according to the complaint.
During the investigation, cops tracked down surveillance footage of Gurley allegedly stealing a bottle of oil from a store that was used for crime, the complaint states.
He was arrested Monday after a witness recognized the suspect inside the Queens Center mall from a wanted poster and called police.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz called the allegations “heart wrenching.”
“Animals are not punching bags. They are not toys,” she said. “They have every right to proper care, just as humans do.”
While Gurley was indicted on aggravated animal cruelty, fifth-degree arson, reckless endangerment and petit larceny, none of the charges are bail eligible under state law.
He could spend up to two years in prison if convicted of the charges. His next court date is Sept. 17.
Read the full article here