2002-05: this archive records harm involving kitten later named Kogenta in Japan. A man tortured and killed a kitten, photographed the abuse, and posted the images online; the case became a landmark Japanese internet animal-cruelty case.

What happened

A man tortured and killed a kitten, photographed the abuse, and posted the images online; the case became a landmark Japanese internet animal-cruelty case.

Verification boundary

老案，需避免传播原始虐杀图

This record follows public reporting and keeps alleged or uncertain details qualified.

Image and source note

Locally generated source-report excerpt. No unrelated animal photo is used. If verified case images are later obtained, they can be added with a sensitive-media mask where needed.

Public sources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_Japan_animal_cruelty_case
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2002/10/22/national/cat-killer-spared-after-privacy-invaded/