A man, who Florida detectives believe fatally stabbed and left a pit bull named Ollie in a suitcase is behind bars.
Brendan Evans, 31, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty Wednesday, the Palm Beach Post reported.
Hollywood police said that DNA evidence left on the suitcase is what linked Evans to the Oct. 11 crime, where Ollie was found behind an abandoned building with 30 stab wounds and died days later.
During the investigation, Evans allegedly told police that he was "a voodoo priest" and it was "his right to kill" animals if he wanted, according to WPLG.
Detectives reportedly found rats with their scalps removed, cat paws and blood in Evans' refrigerator, the Palm Beach Post reported. There was also a CrimeStoppers poster of Ollie ripped in two, WPLG reported.
“We will not tolerate any form of animal cruelty or violence in our city. Each reported case of animal cruelty, be it physical abuse or neglect, is disturbing, and this case is particularly heartbreaking,” said Acting Police Chief Chris O'Brien. “We were all pulling for Ollie to survive, but unfortunately he didn't make it. However, due to our investigation, we are now able to provide justice for Ollie.”
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