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Two Shelter Managers Face Separate Trials | Wichita News
Two former Salina County animal shelter managers, Monique Hawley and Andrea Murphy, face serious animal cruelty charges after allegedly euthanizing animals without proper training, certification, or sedation. Both pleaded not guilty and successfully secured separate trials, with the judge agreeing it’s fair to split proceedings. Defense also sought to move the trial out of Saline County due to alleged local bias — that motion is still pending. This case sparks urgent questions about shelter oversight and animal welfare, as public outrage grows over the alleged mistreatment. The legal saga is…
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