Yes, Ohio Woman Ate a Cat. No, She's Not Haitian

Social media buzz is falsely connecting mental health episode to Haitian immigrants

Allexis Telia Ferrell in Canton Police Mugshot. Ms. Ferrell, arrested for animal cruelty for killing and eating a cat, was born and raised in Ohio.

Time to kill another stupid rumor. Contrary to the false claims spreading across social media, the arrest of Allexis Telia Ferrell for allegedly killing and eating a cat in Canton, Ohio, has nothing to do with immigration. Ferrell, a U.S.-born woman from Ohio, was arrested on August 16, 2024, after this deeply disturbing incident. (Link here.) Despite the outlandish rumors suggesting otherwise, she is not Haitian. These attempts to tie this event to Haitian immigrants or immigration issues are entirely unfounded and misleading.

This is not a story about immigration; it’s about a serious case of animal cruelty, and possibly mental health concerns, not some baseless conspiracy involving immigrants. Let’s focus on the facts rather than fueling divisive false narratives.

It’s important to stay informed and avoid falling for misinformation that stokes fear and division