Migrants Ohio Cats: The Bizarre Rumors of Pet Consumption
What Happened?
The rumor reportedly began on a Springfield Facebook group. According to reports, a post claimed a neighbor’s daughter’s friend’s cat went missing, later found hanging from a tree at their neighbor’s home. Allegedly, the neighbor, a Haitian, was preparing the cat to be eaten. The Springfield Police reported they have received no related complaints.
Who is Amplifying These False Claims?
Many right-wing figures are amplifying these false narratives, including Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance and Elon Musk. Vance highlighted concerns on social media regarding supposed chaos caused by Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, arguing that pets are being abducted and eaten. However, these serious allegations are lacking credible evidence.
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