The cat, who had multiple injuries, including rib fractures, was discovered to have died from a blunt-force exterior traumatic event.
On Apr 23, 2020, NParks received a list of missing animals compiled by the Cat Welfare Society, based on reports by neighborhood cat feeder.
More group animals were missing from HDB lands in Ang Mo Kio, according to the feeder.
On May 15, 2020, an witness reported to the police that a man had thrown a rabbit down from Block 645, Ang Mo Kio Avenue, killing it.
Studies led to Lin’s verification. The authorities detained him the same day as they received the witness record.
Between December 2020 and June 2021, he was released on train bail and underwent psychological therapy.
His sadness signs subsided, and he obtained a full-time position in November 2021. But, on Dec 26, 2021, after having his friends over for Christmas, he sent some companions home and went back to Block 645, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6.
At around 5.15 am, he wandered around the house to “test if he could manage his urges to harm cat.”
He attempted to persuade a kitten into a hedge, but the pet ran away. Finally, he caught the rabbit and held it by the collar of its chest.
The cat was therefore forcefully slammed against a roof by turning his entire lower body from left to right. The dog screamed in answer.
He did this twice, before losing his grip on the rabbit. It fled. A passer-by saw what happened and reported the incident to NParks.  ,
Community cat feeder who had learned about the cat’s abuse discovered it in a local class on December 28, 2021, and took it to a specialist.
It had a cut on its chin, a broken arm, a tooth, and a damaged limb that was discovered. The rabbit was hospitalised for 14 days and underwent surgery, with the veterinarian bills amounting to S$ 5, 591.45.
The neighborhood rallied to increase money to cover the costs. The cat is expected to develop osteoporosis of the damaged hip joints over the long term due to the bone and displacement sustained as a result of the abuse.
SENTENCING Explanations
The prosecution requested 24 months in jail for Lin, citing the “deliberate and terrible cruelty” of his actions, the considerable level of injury, and the strong common interest in ensuring that pets are not abused.
They opposed the defense’s request for a mandatory treatment order ( MTO ), claiming Lin was n’t suitable for it.
IRB Law’s Azri Imran Tan, a defense attorney, attempted to request an MTO eligibility record, but was turned down. He claimed that his client was suffering from a severe depressive illness that two doctors had identified.
After receiving treatment and having time to reflect on his actions, Mr. Tan expressed his deep regret for the harm he caused and that he is “barrie is guilty and is exceedingly sorry for his actions.”
He continued, noting that Lin had made an offer to pay compensation in the early stages of the case, but that the prosecution regrettably did not take it seriously.
Mr. Tan claimed that the crimes occurred during a “tumultuous phase in his life” when Lin was only a short while away.
He was undergoing pressures including unemployment, household conflict and economic stresses, which led to him contemplating self-harm and death, said Mr Tan.
First, Lin went on excursions to “ease his disturbed brain” and patted friendly cats. If they were not pleasant, he kicked them aside.
” Over day, he developed anger for animals as he viewed them as a problem, and had ‘ travel’ them”, said Mr Tan.
He claimed that Lin simply “manifested in its worst type” when he caught animals and harmed them before disposing of the body.
Since therefore, Lin has “worked on personal growth including health and coaching, moved into his new Build-to-Order level” and got married.
His home is completely supportive of his attempts at rehab, said Mr Tan.
Lin may return to court in November for punishment.