I too hope that he is held legally and financially responsible. I want to be able to tell him who these four legged people were and who we are and how his illness has affected us. Only at a sentencing hearing. Civil court may be the best option for getting money back but we are in a holding pattern. I want him to see what he has become. Yes, he does beat his wife, used to his step-daughter. Yes he is scarey, but he is also a bully and a coward. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes.