Brighton Cat Killer’s Death Linked to Common Disease
In a shocking revelation, Steven Bouquet, known as the Brighton cat killer, has been confirmed to have died due to contracting a common disease. This man had gained notoriety for his horrifying spree of attacks on innocent felines in the seaside resort, leading to his imprisonment in 2021.
Steven Bouquet’s criminal actions resulted in 16 offenses of criminal damage, targeting the feline community, along with being found in possession of a knife. For his actions, he was sentenced to five years and three months in jail. However, he passed away only a few months into his sentence.
An inquest conducted today unveiled that Bouquet’s cause of death was Covid-19, coupled with other health issues. Coroner Patricia Harding presiding over the proceedings confirmed that his death was attributed to natural causes. The medical examination indicated that he succumbed to Covid-19 pneumonitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The details surrounding the origin of Bouquet’s Covid-19 infection remain unclear. However, he tested positive for the virus on December 28. The day before testing positive, he had been admitted to Medway Maritime Hospital due to a persistent cough and breathing difficulties.
Notably, during his time in HMP Elmley, Bouquet was also receiving end-of-life care for thyroid cancer. His spree of attacks, which occurred between October 2018 and June 2019, resulted in the deaths of nine cats, including Nancy, Ollie, Alan, Tommy, Cosmo, Hendrix, Hannah, Kyo, and Gizmo. An additional seven cats were injured as a result of his actions.
Throughout his sentencing, Bouquet displayed no remorse or emotions, even when confronted with the heart-wrenching statements from the affected cat owners. It was also disclosed during his trial that he had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer that had metastasized to his liver and lungs.