STACEY RAVENALL KILLS KITTEN FROM 11TH FLOOR IN KITTS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the local community, Stacey Ravenall, also known as Stacey Wilcox, was involved in a tragic act of animal cruelty that took place in Kitts Green, Birmingham. Born on April 25, 1991, Ravenall was residing at Clopton Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham B33 0RL, at the time of the incident in October 2018.

According to reports, Ravenall committed a heinous act by throwing a four-month-old kitten named Cuwella from the 11th floor of a tower block in the area. The fall resulted in the kitten hitting the ground with a force that caused severe internal injuries. Despite immediate suffering, Cuwella continued to endure pain for approximately 15 minutes before succumbing to her injuries, dying from internal bleeding.

The magistrates overseeing the case acknowledged the seriousness of Ravenall’s actions but also recognized that it was an impulsive act. They stated that while her conduct was grave enough to pass the threshold for custody, they considered her mental state and circumstances at the time.

Ravenall, who was living in Yardley at the time, pleaded guilty to a charge of animal cruelty. The prosecution, led by Nick Sutton, revealed that the cat belonged to Laura Edwards, a friend who had been living with Ravenall at Giles House in Stechford for several months. During the summer of 2010, Miss Edwards had gone to stay with her parents in Redditch, entrusting Ravenall with the care of Cuwella during her absence.

Mr. Sutton explained that Miss Edwards kept in regular contact with Ravenall, who reported that the cat had been “playing up,” but nothing more serious was communicated. On June 22, Miss Edwards met with Ravenall in Birmingham, and they later returned to the flat at Giles House. During this visit, Miss Edwards mentioned her consideration of taking Cuwella to a sanctuary, as she was unable to keep her and wanted her to find a better home.

In a shocking turn, Ravenall responded violently. She struck the cat and then threw her into the hallway. Both women then moved into the hall, where Ravenall picked up Cuwella again and pushed past Miss Edwards, heading into the living room. Miss Edwards recounted in her statement that she saw Ravenall walk to the window with the cat and then drop her straight out of it. When questioned about her actions, Ravenall reportedly replied, “You did not want it anyway.”

The cat was later discovered dead near a wall, confirming the tragic outcome of Ravenall’s impulsive act. The case drew significant attention from animal welfare authorities, with the RSPCA commenting on the case as a sad example of cruelty. They welcomed the court’s decision to impose a ten-year ban on Ravenall from keeping animals, which was in effect until January 2021.

During the court proceedings, Ravenall’s defense highlighted her difficult background, including coming from a broken home and spending her early years in care. At the time of the incident, she was a mother of one child and three months pregnant. Her lawyer, Aftab Zahoor, stated that Ravenall struggled to cope with life’s pressures and had turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism. He emphasized her remorse, noting that she was disgusted with herself and still haunted by nightmares about her actions. The court was told that her judgment was impaired at the time of the incident.

In sentencing, Ravenall received a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. She was also ordered to complete 30 hours of unpaid work, pay £200 in costs, and was disqualified from owning any animals for ten years. The court’s decision aimed to serve both as punishment and a warning against such cruelty towards defenseless animals.