Hide your pets, owners told — ‘cat serial killer' is on the loose
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 46, was arrested last month on charges of felony animal cruelty, theft of a companion animal and methamphetamine possession in connection with the attacks and killings of up to 20 cats in the cities of Santa Ana and Westminster, 35 miles south of Los Angeles.
His release from jail on bail only a day after his arrest drew public outrage due to the violent nature of the allegations against him.
A warrant for Acosta's arrest was reissued after he missed an arraignment hearing on Wednesday and
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