Supporting Files:

Animal Control Report (pdf file)
Out of the 122 animals in the house, 17 were alive, all snakes. Quote from report:
When offered water all of the snakes drank vigorously.

Barry Karl Walter

Plea
Scheduled for
August 10, 2010

1:15 PM
Judge Robert A Wohn Jr


Arrested on 3/23/10
for 122 counts of third degree FELONY Animal Cruelty
charge FS 828.12.2
4/26/10 Released from jail on own recognizance.

Prosecutor Charges Filed: 1 Felony, 3 Misdemeanors
County filed Fitness to Own


Up to 100 dead snakes and carcasses of other animals were found inside a Palm Bay home that is in foreclosure, leading to the arrest of the homeowner, Barry Walter. A few snakes were still alive. Many were left in airless containers without water. Some snakes had liquified.

Media Coverage:

WESH TV
Click Orlando
CFNews13
Orlando Sentinel, Mar 23, 2010


Arrest/Charges Info:

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Link to Case information:
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Barry Karl Walter
Date of Birth: 05/31/1966
Address: 251 Mayport AV NW , Palm Bay, FL 329072922