Brett Bellera and Jennifer Armenti face felony animal-cruelty charges after a pet cat died from alleged heat exposure.
WHO:Brett Anthony Bellera and Jennifer Armenti
WHAT:Felony animal-cruelty charges in the death of their pet cat, Reaper
WHEN:Jul 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
WHERE:Broward County, Florida
WHY:Investigators concluded the cat died from involuntary heat exposure; microwave radiation, hot-water immersion, or hot-water vapor were possible causes.
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