Hillsborough County, FL – A Florida woman who viciously beat a husky with a rubber mallet has been sentenced to years in prison. On May 10, 25-year-old Elizabeth Jaimes was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for attacking a nine-year-old husky named Maya in 2023.
According to the authorities, Jaimes was living in the home with her boyfriend and his mother, who is Maya’s owner. The dog’s owner installed a hidden camera in her home after noticing that Maya was receiving injuries beginning around the time that Jaimes moved in.
The attack left Maya with nearly two dozen broken bones and blinded her in one eye. Investigators believe the abuse had been happening for years.
Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez said:
“I’ve been a prosecutor for almost 20 years, and I personally have never had a case that’s been this egregious. The crime was appalling. It was shocking. And, of course, the fact that it was captured on video made it even worse. So the judge was able to see what it is that Miss Jaimes did to Maya. In Hillsborough County, animal cruelty will not be tolerated.”
In addition to prison time, Jaimes must undergo anger management counseling. After prison, she will serve three years of probation, and is required to register with the animal abuser registry. Jaimes is also not allowed to have any animals in her home.
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Great news, sickening footage I cant forget this. or her ugly mug either. So glad it is getting suitable punishment.
I hope she serves the whole six; better yet perhaps some women in there will shorten her sentence for her, if you know what I mean.
this is so great. i wish all these people would get that amount of time and more. then maybe this will subside.