Hunter Who Killed Woman Walking Her Dogs Charged With Manslaughter

By Tom Knighton

A New York hunter who mistakenly killed a woman who was out walking her dogs is probably feeling as guilt-ridden as anyone ever has right now. He thought he was shooting a deer, and instead killed an innocent woman.

However, now he has other things to worry about in addition to his guilt. He’s been charged with manslaughter, a felony.

A hunter who shot and killed a woman he mistook for a deer as she went on an evening walk with her dogs has been indicted on manslaughter charges, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Jadlowski surrendered himself to police and was arraigned today in Chautauqua County Court on charges including manslaughter in the 2nd degree and hunting after legal hours.

Jadlowski entered a not-guilty plea. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or $100,000 property. He’s due back in court in late January.

The charges carry a potential prison term of five to 15 years, according to a DEC news release.

Jadlowski will likely get his day in court, but he may also be hoping to plea down to a lesser crime. After all, no one wants to spend time in prison on what they believe is an accident.

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Source:: Bearing Arms