The United Kingdom is plagued with a serial killer.
He's claimed 9 victims.
His method of murder? Poison. More specifically, anti-freeze.
There's a big cash reward for any information about him.
But his victims aren't people -- they're cats.
According to a Sky news article, there is a criminal on the loose wreaking havoc on a small English town, taking out the poor innocent kitties that live there. Apparently, this isn't the first time it's happened either. The attacks are frighteningly similar to a rash of cat murders from last April to August, which claimed 19 cats. Is it a copycat killer? Or is it the same delinquent?
This shouldn't just be worrisome to only loving cat owners. PETA's Suzanne Barnard, in the article, claimed that animals were often the perfect "practice" victims for violent people.
"Research in psychology and criminology shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals often go on to commit violent acts against their fellow humans. As long as the perpetrators of this crime are at large, other animals in the area - and human residents - might also be in danger. Animal abusers are cowards. They take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them," Barnard said.
Now I myself am more of a dog person, but I can't imagine some one out there poisoning cats. I think it's a heinous crime and I hope the person is caught before he elevates his target to the most dangerous game.
-- Brianna
