Austin Richard Moores Nelson

Not stated, WA

Conviction: One count Animal Cruelty in the First Degree for intentionally shooting and killing the family dog; separate murder, burglary and malicious-mischief convictions.
Conviction or sentencing date: Guilty plea 2016-09-09
Sentence: The original firearm enhancement on the animal-cruelty count was held improper and ordered removed. The animal-cruelty conviction itself remained intact; the post-remand animal-specific term is not isolated in the retained opinion.
Case number: PRP 37983-3-III
Last source verification: 2026-10-01