| Source | Fox Chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 22, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 22, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-kitten-killer-wicker-park-man-sentenced-4c2bd-years-torturing-killing-kittens |
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#### The Brief
* * Thomas Martel, a Wicker Park resident, was sentenced to 4½ years in prison after pleading guilty to animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
* Prosecutors and Chicago police said Martel drowned and squee...