Overview
- State prosecutors in Baja California opened a criminal inquiry after social media videos showed the alleged abuse of a kitten.
- Investigators identified César Jovany N as the probable suspect and reported they have not located him at two listed addresses.
- The agency said the clips are not recent and is working to establish when the abuse occurred.
- Animal-welfare groups filed formal complaints and marched in Tijuana to demand the suspect’s arrest and tougher penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
- Activists allege the kitten’s muzzle was sewn shut and pins were driven into its body, and they accuse authorities of ignoring leads and a menacing post attributed to the suspect.