Christopher Sanchez pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty and simple assault on Monday, Dec. 4, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

The assault charge stems from Sanchez attacking his roommate after killing the cat named Lilith, Santiago said.

An investigation began on March 31, when Howell police found the body of the cat outside his home. Sanchez killed the cat two days earlier, Santiago said.

Sanchez is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 26, 2024.

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