Winnipeg pair sentenced to 12 years for animal cruelty

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A Winnipeg man and woman received 12-year prison sentences for animal cruelty. Irene Lima and Chad Kibecz pleaded guilty to six charges of animal cruelty in November 2025. They also received a lifetime ban on owning animals. The pair was arrested in October 2024 after an investigation revealed over 75 animals were tortured or killed over six months.


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