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Despite a concerted effort by the public, and a reward offered for information that may lead to an arrest, the Manenberg cat ‘serial killer’ remains on the loose.

At least 27 cats had been killed in gruesome fashion when we reported on the story earlier this week, and the number is now said to be “about 30”.

Law enforcement is involved, working in connection with the Animal Welfare Society of SA (AWS), in what has been labelled a “perplexing” case.

Here’s News24:

When resident Abdul Karriem Adams found a dead cat in his yard on 15 July, he took to social media to find answers. Its abdomen had been cut open and intestines spilled out…

Allan Perrins, spokesperson of the Animal Welfare Society (AWS), said about 30 dead cats have been found. He added that graphic images of cat carcasses were still being sent in as they were being discovered.

Residents in Manenberg’s Johannesburg Street said headless cats were flung into their yards, and Perrins says there are elements of the killing that are really unusual:

“All of the cats are being found dead and all of them have what appears to be a gaping hole in their abdomen. What makes this case complex or perplexing is that there’s no blood on the scene, so it’s almost as though the cats are being taken from their homes, killed at a location and then dumped at a different location.”

You’ll hear from Perrins, as well as concerned residents, in the video below:

The hit series Don’t F**K with Cats didn’t end well for the guilty parties, and here’s hoping justice is served in this horrible story, too.

AWS recommended that affected pet owners keep their cats indoors at night, and request that members of the public report any suspicious behaviour to 021 692 2626 or 082 601 1761, or via email to inspector@awscape.org.za.

[source:news24]