An Iowa woman is accused of placing two cats into a washing machine and turning the appliance on, killing one of the felines, authorities said. Maria Elisabeth Phillips, 57, of Des Moines, was ...

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Lincoln police have cited a 22-year-old man for animal cruelty for allegedly putting his roommate's cat in a washing machine. Just before 5 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a disturbance at 4722 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — One woman has been arrested for allegedly placing two cats into a washing machine and turning the device on. Maria Phillips, 57, was arrested and charged Friday with Animal Torture ...