Ohio Woman Sentenced to One Year for Killing and Eating Cat

Allexis Ferrell's disturbing act drew national attention and was falsely linked to misinformation about Haitian immigrants during the 2024 election.

Allexis Ferrell, 27, pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty after killing and eating a cat in Canton, Ohio, and was sentenced to one year in jail.
The incident, captured on police bodycam footage, showed Ferrell with blood on her hands and fur on her lips, horrifying neighbors and authorities.
Judge Frank Forchione called Ferrell a 'national embarrassment' and described her actions as repulsive and dangerous to the community.
The case gained national attention after being falsely tied to claims by Donald Trump and JD Vance about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
Ferrell's sentence will run alongside an additional 18-month sentence for prior convictions, including theft and child endangerment.