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ChargedNashville Woman Charged After Dog Dies in 113-Degree Vehicle
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Nashville police say Ashley Tillman was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after her dog was found dead inside a vehicle during a heat advisory.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedNashville, Davidson, TN
Person named in reportAshley Tillman
Incident date2026-09-20
First reported2026-09-21
Last updated10/7/2026
Case details
Police reported the interior temperature was about 113 degrees and the dog's body temperature was recorded at 109.2 degrees. Metro Nashville Animal Control recovered the remains for further testing.
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