Fort Lauderdale couple accused of killing cat through ‘involuntary heat exposure’

A Fort Lauderdale couple, Jennifer Armenti and Brett Anthony Bellera, are charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after their cat, Reaper, died from 'involuntary heat exposure' via microwave radiation, hot water, or steam. A forensic necropsy confirmed the cat suffered severe pain before death, and police allege the couple provided conflicting explanations for the cat's demise.