The 25-year-old Central Florida woman who was caught on camera brutally beating her boyfriend’s family dog with a mallet was sentenced to Florida State Prison.
Elizabeth Jaimes was charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals with a weapon, and six counts of aggravated cruelty to animals (torture or torment). She was sentenced to 5 years and 10 months in prison.
In August of 2022, Jaimes moved into a Tampa home with her boyfriend, his mother, and a Husky named Maya. When Maya’s owner started to notice unexplained cuts on her head and realized the dog was having trouble walking, her veterinarian suggested setting up a hidden camera.
Two days later, video revealed Jaimes hitting Maya 38 times with a rubber mallet and beating and kicking her another 26 times while restraining the dog on a leash.
The beatings, which X-rays revealed were caused over a period of weeks, led to multiple fractures to Maya’s eye sockets, cheekbones, spine, and ribs. At one point, Maya was blind in one eye from the blunt force trauma she endured.
Animal control investigators said it was a miracle Maya survived her extensive injuries.
“We’ll never understand how this defendant could ruthlessly beat any animal, let alone a gentle soul like Maya,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez. “I thank Maya’s owners for being her voice and testifying in court today to ensure this defendant will be held accountable for her horrific actions. A prison sentence sends a strong message that we do not tolerate animal cruelty in Hillsborough County.”
Jaimes made an open plea to the court which means the judge was responsible for determining the length of the sentence. Jaimes apologized to Maya’s owners in open court before telling the judge she understood why she was going to prison.
Following her prison sentence, Jaimes must serve three years of probation and take anger management classes. She is not allowed to own an animal and will be added to Hillsborough County’s Animal Abuser Registry.
Beating a sweet dog. Wat the hell is wrong with people. Glad she’s going to be put away for a long time. Never to. Own an animal. Hopefully the welcoming committee where she’s going can do the same to her
SHE NEED IT MORE TIME IN PRISON.
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK SHE IS NOT GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO A CHILD, MAYBE HER OWN ONE DAY.
I would take Mayra and give her much love and God bless those owners to give her love and safety from insane people like this woman, thank goodness she is being locked up. Imagine her having a baby.
My heart breaks for Maya and her family. I pray she heals from this horrific treatment from this horrible evil person. If you ask me, I think she deserves more time behind bars and getting the same treatment she gave poor Maya. When she gets out she can move to another county. Or she can use a different name if she buys from a private person. I hope to God that doesn’t happen.
Big hugs and prayers for Maya. Thank you for putting that camera in your house and paying attention. ??
An eye for an eye time for her beating which she should get daily ??
TRASH
I feel thete id too much abuse to helpless amimals who ate so loyal.5 yrs not enough
I feel the justice should make beleivers out of people.Sentence abusers acvording to extent of injurirs.10 yrs for this girl.And of course No pet ownership for life.
She should go to jail for 10 YEARS not 10 months!
She should be tied with a leash and BEATEN exactly the same way she beat this poor animal. What a waste of space she is on this earth! May she rot in HELL!!!