Endangered seabirds killed, suspect(s) indicted/charged

Finally, the first of the suspects has been arrested in the mutilation and killing of endangered Layson Albatross at Kaena Point a year ago. First to face the courts is 19-year-old Christian Adam Gutierrez.
Civil Beat:

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The federally and internationally protected seabirds were killed in the early morning hours of Dec. 28 [2015] in a wildlife sanctuary at the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve on Oahu’s leeward coast.

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Albatrosses are up to 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 10 pounds. They can live more than 65 years. The killers smashed eggs and cut off the feet of some of the birds, apparently to remove identification tags. Some bird monitoring equipment was also stolen in the incident.

KITV:

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Nearly a year after a number of albatross were killed at Kaena Point, investigators have their first arrest.

HawaiiNewsNow:

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Christian Gutierrez, 19, surrendered to authorities Tuesday after he was indicted last week on theft and criminal property damage charges. He also faces 14 counts for animal cruelty. The Punahou School graduate was allegedly one of several former classmates at Kaena Point last December, when several Laysan Albatross were killed. At least 15 nests at the Kaena Point were destroyed,

There is something deeply disturbed with anyone who would commit such a hands-on bloody and cruel crime. The parents and families of those indicted must be cringing at the names finally going public. Well done, boys, and each be sure to give your Mom and Dad big Christmas hugs from their outstanding child. :(

Besides the families, if indeed this killing of birds was done by people who had a connection to a school that enjoys a great reputation, it must hurt the entire school to hear this sad story.

Endangered seabirds killed, suspect(s) indicted/charged