Police launch manhunt for suspect behind gruesome cat killings in Athens

Police launch manhunt for suspect behind gruesome cat killings in Athens

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Authorities in the central Athens district of Kypseli are intensifying efforts to catch a suspect responsible for the gruesome decapitation of stray cats.

Reports indicate that the perpetrator is targeting stray felines, leaving their bodies in various locations, sometimes accompanied by ominous notes.

Residents are increasingly alarmed, fearing further attacks. Surveillance footage from the sites of the attacks has yet to yield any leads for the police, who are actively investigating the case.

Since December 14, 2023, five similar incidents have been reported, suggesting a pattern that may point to a single individual behind the heinous acts.