NADINE MARIE TREWIN FROM CRAWLEY SHOCKS COMMUNITY WITH CRUELTY TO PET CAT
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Crawley Animal Abuser
In a disturbing case that shocked the residents of Crawley, West Sussex, Nadine Marie Trewin, a mother of two, was convicted of a heinous act involving her pet cat. The incident took place in 2001, and Trewin, who was residing on Forge Road at the time, was found guilty after a trial held at Horsham magistrates' court in June of that year.
According to court records, Trewin had consumed a significant amount of alcohol prior to the incident, drinking seven cans of lager and two bottles of wine. Her state of intoxication appeared to have played a role in her actions that day. The court heard that her pet, a six-year-old tabby cat named Sasha, had bitten her on the leg, which reportedly triggered her anger and distress.
In a moment of impulsive rage, Trewin claimed that Sasha jumped into a microwave oven. She stated that the door of the microwave accidentally slammed shut, activating the appliance. She further explained that the cat was in the microwave for less than a minute before she noticed that Sasha was not moving. In her distress, she then tipped the cat out of the microwave through the kitchen window, an act that resulted in Sasha's death.
Following the tragic event, Trewin buried Sasha in her backyard. Two days later, she confided in her friend Stacey Passmore about her actions. Miss Passmore was deeply upset by the revelation and decided to contact the RSPCA, which subsequently prosecuted Trewin for animal cruelty.
The court also learned that Trewin was suffering from depression at the time and had been prescribed Prozac. Her legal representative argued that her actions were not deliberate harm, emphasizing her purported love for animals. A statement read in court highlighted her emotional connection to her pets, attempting to mitigate her culpability.
Despite these arguments, the RSPCA condemned her actions and the court's decision. Animal rights advocates expressed outrage at the relatively lenient sentence, which included a two-year community rehabilitation order and a five-year ban on keeping animals. Claire Kennet, a spokeswoman for the RSPCA, stated, “We feel she should have received a lifetime ban because the act was deliberate.”
As Trewin left the courthouse, she was met with protests from animal rights activists, who shouted “Cat killer” at her. The case remains a stark reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of cruelty. The court's sentencing aimed to address the severity of her actions, but public opinion continues to call for harsher penalties for such acts of animal cruelty.
According to court records, Trewin had consumed a significant amount of alcohol prior to the incident, drinking seven cans of lager and two bottles of wine. Her state of intoxication appeared to have played a role in her actions that day. The court heard that her pet, a six-year-old tabby cat named Sasha, had bitten her on the leg, which reportedly triggered her anger and distress.
In a moment of impulsive rage, Trewin claimed that Sasha jumped into a microwave oven. She stated that the door of the microwave accidentally slammed shut, activating the appliance. She further explained that the cat was in the microwave for less than a minute before she noticed that Sasha was not moving. In her distress, she then tipped the cat out of the microwave through the kitchen window, an act that resulted in Sasha's death.
Following the tragic event, Trewin buried Sasha in her backyard. Two days later, she confided in her friend Stacey Passmore about her actions. Miss Passmore was deeply upset by the revelation and decided to contact the RSPCA, which subsequently prosecuted Trewin for animal cruelty.
The court also learned that Trewin was suffering from depression at the time and had been prescribed Prozac. Her legal representative argued that her actions were not deliberate harm, emphasizing her purported love for animals. A statement read in court highlighted her emotional connection to her pets, attempting to mitigate her culpability.
Despite these arguments, the RSPCA condemned her actions and the court's decision. Animal rights advocates expressed outrage at the relatively lenient sentence, which included a two-year community rehabilitation order and a five-year ban on keeping animals. Claire Kennet, a spokeswoman for the RSPCA, stated, “We feel she should have received a lifetime ban because the act was deliberate.”
As Trewin left the courthouse, she was met with protests from animal rights activists, who shouted “Cat killer” at her. The case remains a stark reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of cruelty. The court's sentencing aimed to address the severity of her actions, but public opinion continues to call for harsher penalties for such acts of animal cruelty.