TRUMANN, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - A man in Arkansas was sentenced after authorities found 24 dead cats in his freezer.

On Monday, Boddie E. Williams, 38, entered a negotiated guilty plea to one count of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat or equine.

He was sentenced to 36 months of probation, with 24 months of supervised probation.

According to his plea agreement, Williams can’t own or be around pets. He must also pay all court costs and fees in $50 monthly installments.

Eight other animal cruelty charges, along with one charge each of possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, were nolle prossed.

In July 2025, authorities visited the home due to an anonymous caller who requested a welfare check on a girl living in the home.

However, when

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