Ohio Woman Arrested for Allegedly Killing and Eating Cat, Not Linked to Migrant Rumors

Bodycam footage shows Alexis Ferrell's arrest near Canton, debunking false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield.

Alexis Ferrell, 27, was arrested on August 16 after witnesses reported her allegedly killing and eating a cat near Canton, Ohio.
Bodycam footage of the arrest shows Ferrell covered in blood and allegedly consuming the cat on all fours.
Ferrell faces charges including prohibitions concerning companion animals, cruelty to animals, and disorderly conduct.
False rumors amplified by former President Donald Trump linked the incident to Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, but Ferrell is an Ohio native.
Springfield city officials and fact-checkers have debunked the claims, confirming no credible reports of immigrants harming pets.