Woman accused of burying cats alive at Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County Sheriff’s Office units along with MCSO Animal Services are currently investigating an animal cruelty case at Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

MCSO says that they are investigating a “disturbing animal cruelty case” at Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park located on SE Federal Highway.

Portions of the property are currently being dug up after the homeowner — Alba Chavez, 37 — said she buried at least four of her cats alive in the yard because she believed they were demons.

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Two of the cats were saved by deputies, but the other two were found deceased. Chavez is currently in custody facing multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty, according to MCSO.

The investigation remains active.