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A 23-year-old man with autism and ADHD walked free after fatally beating a French bulldog he’d taken in to help with his mental health — a dog previously abused and rehomed. After an argument with his father, Walker returned home to find the dog had made a mess, triggering a violent outburst. He confessed to repeatedly hitting, kicking, and smothering Buddy, who died with broken bones and signs of prolonged suffering. The court heard Walker had a history of mental health struggles and admitted to past abuse. Despite the horrific nature of the crime, the judge handed him a suspended 17-month sentence, community service, mandatory therapy, and a lifetime ban from owning dogs — to which Walker expressed gratitude as he left court.

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