NORWICH – Lauren L. McMaster, 76, of New Berlin, appeared in Chenango County Court on Friday, his fourth appearance since being indicted by a Chenango County grand jury in May of 2012 for the alleged shooting and killing of six horses belonging to his neighbor.

McMaster faces six counts of second degree criminal mischief, a class D felony, and one count of tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony.

On Friday, the court heard the sworn testimony of the investigating officer, New York State Trooper James Place, which was reviewed along with written statements McMaster made to authorities during the course of the initial investigation.