1Lenoir, NC – A Caldwell County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after Animal Care Enforcement officers discovered a severely malnourished horse tied to a tree behind his home that later died despite medical treatment.

Holden Miller was arrested at his residence following the discovery and is being held in the Caldwell County Detention Center without bond.

Authorities say the case marks the latest in a series of animal cruelty investigations involving Miller this year.

Key Points

A malnourished horse was found tied to a tree behind Holden Miller’s residence and later died.

Miller faces felony animal cruelty charges and is being held without bond.

Nearly 170 animals have been seized from Miller since April.

Horse found starving and dehydrated in wooded area

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