A Horrifying Excuse: Burak Alan’s Desperate Claim of Killing Cezve in Self‑Defence
The brutal killing of Cezve, a six-year-old female cat, has shocked animal lovers across Turkey and beyond.
Burak Alan’s defence—that he killed Cezve because she was "attacking him"—is not only desperate, but his own words reveal a disturbing mix of ridiculousness and horror.
The Absurdity of His Statement
In his own testimony, Alan says:
“When I went down to the car to buy supplies, I saw the cat I had previously pet and wanted to pet it. Just as I was about to pick it up, it attacked me. I threw it out of reflex. I was so angry at the cat that I kicked it. I couldn't stop because I was blinded by rage. I regret it. I acted that way because I saw the cat not as a cat, but as my mortal enemy. I don't know why I did this. When someone came in, I suddenly realized what I had done.”
The contradictions are staggering:
He admits he wanted to pet the same cat he later killed.
He says he was blinded by rage—not fear—directly undermining any claim of self-defence.
He even calls Cezve his “mortal enemy,” as if a six-year-old cat were a formidable adversary.
This is not the account of someone under mortal threat. It is the admission of a violent outburst, where cruelty escalated simply because he was “angry.”
From Dogs to Cats: Turkeys Escalating Animal Hate Crisis
Turkey is grappling with a disturbing shift. Violence toward animals—once primarily targeting stray dogs—has begun spreading to cats.
Recent laws allowing the killing of stray dogs deemed aggressive or ill have emboldened hate groups, who interpret this as state-sanctioned violence.
Brutality is rampant: dogs have been tortured, poisoned, burned alive, and mutilated.
Now, cats like Cezve are becoming targets, as hostility expands and vigilante violence against street animals grows.
This escalation is not only a tragedy for animals; it threatens public safety. When cruelty becomes normalized, it seeps into every corner of society, eroding compassion and fuelling a dangerous culture of violence.
Why This Matters to Humans Too
The killing of Cezve is not an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of a much larger problem. Countries that allow or overlook violence against animals often see a parallel rise in violence against vulnerable people. Hatred doesn’t stay neatly confined to one group—it spreads.
By excusing brutality against animals, society risks fostering an environment where cruelty, not compassion, becomes the norm.
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