x
Breaking News
More () »

Man who allegedly recorded himself killing kittens taken into custody

An 18-year-old Mississippi man was issued a warrant on the charge of felony Aggravated Animal Cruelty, police said.
Credit: Oxford Police Department

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old in Grenada, Mississippi was issued a warrant and taken into custody after police viewed a video where kittens were being killed near an apartment complex, according to the Oxford Police Department (OPD). 

On Tuesday, Carl Travis Jr. was issued a warrant on the charge of felony Aggravated Animal Cruelty, police said. The video was self-recorded and taken on Molly Barr Road, according to OPD.  

Travis was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and then issued a $5,000 bond, police said. Additional counts are to be presented during a Grand Jury session in August, according to OPD. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out