A 17-year-old girl from Texas accused of killing a competitor’s show goat by feeding it poison has been restricted from being alone with her own pets. According to the latest court order in her felony case, Aubrey Vanlandingham must now have adult supervision when interacting with her cat, dog, or rabbit.
Vanlandingham confessed to poisoning the 6-month-old goat named Willy on October 23. She justified her actions by claiming that the goat’s owner was a “cheater” and she has a dislike for cheaters. This information was revealed in a probable cause affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.
Vanlandingham is facing a felony charge of cruelty to a livestock animal and is awaiting trial at home after posting $5,000 bond.
The court’s recent ruling prohibits Vanlandingham from contacting or being around the victim’s family. She is also not allowed to care for any animals apart from her own pets, and even with her pets, she must be supervised by her parents or another responsible adult. Additionally, the teenager has been instructed to undergo drug testing based on the court document.
Goats stick their heads out of a trailer as they head to market after the Junior Market Goat Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Center March 9, 2018, in Houston. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Prosecutors said Vanlandingham poisoned the younger student’s goat to ensure her own victory at an upcoming event.
“My minor client and her family are working hard to resolve any legal issues and non-legal issues raised by these allegations, and we are thankful for a judicial process that will let us tell our story,” Vanlandingham’s attorney told KXAN.
The victim’s mother told the Daily Mail the teen does not appear to be remorseful.
“It’s all bizarre. We want justice served. We don’t want a slap on the wrist. We want to make sure that she is punished. At this point, we don’t feel like she thinks she’s going to be punished, and she needs to be. She needs to take ownership for what she’s done,” the mother told the outlet, adding they want her to go to jail and get mental help.
“You can’t even cheat when it comes to showing goats,” she said. “It makes no sense, so that’s where the jealousy really kind of falls into place.”
Initially scheduled for this week, the teen’s next hearing has been pushed 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. Fox News Digital could not reach her attorney for comment by press time.
