WILLIAM KILTIE KILLS FAMILY DOG IN KILMARNOCK AFTER MAKING A MESS IN COLCHESTER

William Kiltie, a man originally from Colchester, Essex, but now residing on Northcraig Road in Kilmarnock, was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal in February 2020. The incident involved the tragic death of a small Yorkshire terrier cross named Jessie, who was part of his family household. The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding the animal's death and the subsequent legal proceedings.

According to court records, Kiltie admitted to inflicting blunt force trauma on Jessie, which ultimately led to her death. The police were called to Newcastle Avenue in Colchester following reports that the family’s pet had been killed. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Kiltie’s then-partner and their 11-year-old daughter present. The young girl was visibly distressed and told authorities that her father was responsible for Jessie's death, although she did not witness the actual incident. She explained that she was in the living room while her father and the dog were in the kitchen, and she described the dog as having