Police: Massachusetts man used pet python to attack woman
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A Massachusetts man is facing charges for allegedly using a pet python to beat his girlfriend as she soaked in a hot tub, injuring the woman and ultimately killing the snake.
West Springfield police say 34-year-old Keith Paro is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on charges of domestic assault and battery, larceny over $250, wanton and malicious damage over $250, and cruelty to animals.
Police say the couple got into an argument on Tuesday night and Paro removed the snake from a cage and "began beating the female repeatedly." Police say Paro threw the snake in the hot tub when he was done, and it died.
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The woman suffered bruising to her knees, back, arms and stomach.
Paro fled after the alleged assault before turning himself in late Thursday.