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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Kitten | San Antonio News
A 31-year-old man, Ryan Berlanga, pleaded guilty to strangling a kitten in a brutal November 2025 incident, facing two third-degree felony charges for animal cruelty. After community help and media exposure led to his identification via a red hoodie, he turned himself in a week later. The judge sentenced him to five years of deferred adjudication — no conviction if he stays out of trouble — but he’s still under court supervision. The case, sparked by a tip and gruesome footage including blood at the scene, underscores how animal cruelty can signal deeper issues — and leaves many hoping for…
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