In response to police, the teenager initially denied harming the animal however later admitted to utilizing a pesticide to poison it.

Investigators additionally obtained video footage reportedly exhibiting Vanlandingham utilizing a syringe to power liquid into Willy’s mouth.

The footage, described as “sickening,” was shared with the freshman’s mom.

Vanlandingham has been charged with a felony rely of animal cruelty, punishable by as much as two years in jail and a $10,000 wonderful.

She was arrested in November and launched on a $5,000 bond the identical day.

Her subsequent court docket date is scheduled for January 15, 2025.