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4w ago

Santa Ana Man Accused of Serial Cat Killings Released on Bail, Protests Erupt

Alejandro Oliveros Acosta faces felony animal cruelty charges after over a dozen cat carcasses were discovered at his home, prompting community outrage and ongoing demonstrations.

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Community members gathered outside the home of Alejandro Oliveras Acosta in Santa Ana Sunday, April 27 after he was released on bail. Acosta was arrested last week on suspicion of luring in neighborhood cats and harming or killing at least a dozen of them. (Photo courtesy OC Community Cats)
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Overview

  • Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 45, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after allegedly luring and killing neighborhood cats in Santa Ana.
  • Detectives executing a search warrant at Acosta's home found more than a dozen cat carcasses, with video evidence reportedly showing him luring cats with food and harming them.
  • Acosta posted $20,000 bail and was released, sparking public protests and vigils outside his home and a relative's property over the weekend.
  • During protests, some demonstrators attempted to breach a fence and threw objects, leading police to intervene and disperse the crowd.
  • Authorities are investigating additional allegations, including the suspected abduction of a Bengal Lynx kitten, as they continue to gather evidence.