A Texas cheerleader who was accused of poisoning her rival's show goat has been barred from caring for her own pets on her own.
Willy, a 6-month-old baby, was allegedly killed by Aubrey Vanlandingham, 17, through force-feeding him a toxic pesticide.
The latest court order in the Texas teen's felony case prohibits her from interacting with her own pets, including her cat, dog, and rabbit, without adult supervision, as she is accused of killing a competitor's show goat with force-fed poison.
According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Aubrey Vanlandingham, 17, confessed to poisoning 6-month-old Willy the goat on Oct. 23. She stated that the goat's owner was a "cheater," and she doesn't "like cheaters," the documents reveal.
Vanlandingham is accused of cruelty to a livestock animal and is awaiting trial at home after posting a $5,000 bond.
The court has forbidden her from communicating with or caring for the victim's family members or any animals other than her own pets, which she can only visit with her parents or other adults present. Additionally, she must undergo drug testing as per the order.
In a video from November 23, obtained by Cedar Park Police from Vista Ridge High School, Vanlandingham is shown in the school's barn, forcing a goat to drink pesticide with a dredging gun, holding the goat's head as he forces a syringe-like item into the goat's throat, as the goat struggles to break free, according to court documents.
The court documents reveal that she checked on the goat twice in the next two hours, called the owner's mother to report the goat's unusual behavior, and sent a video of the goat convulsing to another teenager.
The search queries on Vanlandingham's phone were later found to include "How much bleach can kill an animal" and "Poisoning pets, what you should know."
Willy passed away in his owner's arms 21 hours after being brought to a vet's office due to symptoms of sneezing, diarrhea, coughing, and shaking. Five days later, during a necropsy, the room was filled with the smell of pesticides, as stated in the affidavit.
The cause of death of the animal was determined to be organophosphate poisoning from phosmet, a pesticide commonly used for controlling external parasites on livestock.
Members of the Vista Ridge's Future Farmers of America included both Vanlandingham and Willy's owner.
The Daily Mail reported that Vanlandingham, who had recently been appointed president of the group, was also a cheerleader at an Austin suburbs school. She frequently posted about her own show goat, Lacey, on social media, showcasing her in animal shows across the state.
To secure her victory at an upcoming event, Vanlandingham allegedly poisoned the younger student's goat, according to prosecutors.
Vanlandingham's attorney stated that her minor client and her family are diligently working to address any legal and non-legal concerns resulting from the allegations, and they are grateful for the judicial process that will allow them to present their story.
The teen does not seem to show any remorse, according to the victim's mother, who spoke to the Daily Mail.
The mother stated that it is bizarre and they want justice served, not just a slap on the wrist. She wants to ensure that the person responsible is punished. Currently, the mother feels that the person does not believe they will be punished and needs to take responsibility for their actions. The mother wants the person to go to jail and receive mental help.
""Goats are too intelligent to be cheated, which is why jealousy arises," she stated."
The teen's next hearing, originally scheduled for this week, has been rescheduled to March, according to court documents. She could face up to two years in prison or a fine of $10,000 for the charge under Texas law. She has not yet entered a plea. Planet Chronicle Digital could not reach her attorney for comment by press time.
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