Ohio Woman Apologizes for False Accusation Against Haitian Neighbors Over Missing Cat

Anna Kilgore's mistaken claim fueled debunked rumors of pet-eating immigrants, causing fear among Springfield's Haitian community.

Anna Kilgore, a Trump supporter in Springfield, Ohio, falsely accused her Haitian neighbors of stealing and eating her cat.
The cat, Miss Sassy, was later found hiding in Kilgore's basement, leading her to apologize using a translation app.
The accusation became the basis for debunked rumors that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in Springfield, amplified by Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Local police and city officials have repeatedly stated there's no evidence to support the pet-eating claims, which have caused fear among the Haitian community.
A viral video purportedly showing a Haitian immigrant eating a cat was also debunked; it depicted an unrelated incident involving a U.S. citizen in Canton, Ohio.