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Redding woman accused of neglecting dozens of goats has died

Earlier this year, Nancy Burton had 65 counts of animal cruelty dropped after completing an accelerated rehabilitation

Emily Knapton

May 15, 2026, 8:20 AM

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Nancy Burton, a Redding woman accused of neglecting dozens of goats, has died. The town’s First Selectwoman confirmed her passing, though no cause of death has been released.

Earlier this year, Burton had 65 counts of animal cruelty dropped after completing an accelerated rehabilitation program, a court‑approved process that allows certain charges to be dismissed once specific conditions are met. Learn more about accelerated rehabilitation programs or animal cruelty laws.

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