Memphis Teen Bonds Out After Killed Grandma’s Shih-Tzu Kept Head In Dresser

MEMPHIS, TN. (THECOUNT) — Tennessee teen, Kyoko Smith, is accused of dismembering her grandmother’s dog and putting parts of its body in her dresser and freezer, according to officials.

Smith, 18, was released on bond after police say she killed her grandmother’s Shih-Tzu and then stashed the head of the animal in her dresser and its heart in the freezer.

Smith could face up to six years in prison after being charged in the brutal killing of the family dog earlier this month.

Police responded to an east Memphis home on Nov. 13 after a person reported that Smith had killed her grandmother’s dog, reports LawOfficer.

Records say, Smith cut off the head of the Shih-Tzu, placed it in her dresser and put its heart in the freezer.

An informer told law enforcement that they had received images of the dead animal from Smith. Later, investigators say, Smith admitted to killing the small dog.

She was released from jail on a $5,000 bond after appearing in court on Monday. A judge released her on the condition that she seek counseling, according to local reports.

The Tennessee teen is due back in court on Dec. 9.

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Geo quick facts: Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music – wikipedia.