Bend arson investigation turns into animal abuse probe

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The man who police say started fires at a historic Bend home is now being accused of horrific acts of animal abuse.

Police say Wesley Brady’s father told them his son killed animals, including cooking puppies in a crock pot.

The Bulletin reports police found a partially-skinned dog at Brady’s home.

Police arrested Brady after they say he set fires at the Thomas McCann house near Drake Park.

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