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NYC wannabe rapper who butchered cat in satanic livestream learns his fate

Nypost · · 325 words · By Kyle Schnitzer
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What happened

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Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google A wannabe rapper who butchered a helpless house cat online in a twisted satanic ritual learned his fate Monday — after admitting to the sick killing inside his Bronx apartment.

Common ground

David Mosley, 26, also known under the alias Church of Ububal, was sentenced to two years in prison after posting disturbing photos — including one of a motionless cat lying in a pool of blood — to his Instagram page in October 2025.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Anger: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 100% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 100% confidence
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Appeal to Anger 80% confidence
Provoking outrage to bypass rational evaluation of an argument.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Mosley pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals on July 10.”
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There is a direct contradiction in the evidence. One source states he pleaded guilty, while another source (dated April 20, 2026) explicitly states 'He pleaded not guilty' and was due back in court in March 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diana, Lady Mosley (née Mitford; 17 June 1910 – 11 August 2003), known as Diana Guinness between 1929 and 1936, was a British fascist, aristocrat, writer and editor. She was married to Oswald Mosley, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Hugh Mosley (22 March 1957 – 5 June 2024) was a British television and radio journalist, producer, presenter and writer who worked for the BBC from 1985 until his death. He presented televisio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 – 3 December 1980), was a British politician who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s when, disillusioned with mainstream politics, he turned…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oswald_Mosley
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Claim 2: “testing later confirmed the blood to be feline blood”
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Multiple sources confirm that the ASPCA determined the biological material found in his apartment was feline blood.
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web search NEUTRAL — David Mosley pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals after killing a cat for social-media attention.29 and found dried biological material the ASPCA later confirmed was feline blood. They arre…
https://civicintelligence.news/society/darwin-awards/nyc-rap…
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web search NEUTRAL — Detectives searched Mosley’s apartment on October 29, 2025, and observed dried biological material on the floor that was later determined by the ASPCA to be feline blood.When questioned by detectives …
https://www.bronxda.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/pr/2026/4-2026-Dav…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is a Kraft Test? - • How Hidden Prediabetic Patients are found ...Reverse High Blood Pressure by Treating its Root Cause - • Treat High Blood Pressure's Root Cause by ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogNBtf3APFM
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Claim 3: “Bronx Supreme Court Justice Laurence Busching also barred Mosley from owning any pets for the next 10 years”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the concept of 'Justice' and the US Department of Justice, but contains no mention of Justice Laurence Busching or a 10-year pet ban for David Mosley.
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web search NEUTRAL — Justice, according to Plato, is about balance and harmony. It represents the right relationship between conflicting aspects within an individual or a community. He defines justice as everyone having a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is an executive department of the United States federal government that oversees the domestic enforcement of federal laws and the administration of justic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Ju…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 12, 2026 · Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Offenses A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
https://www.justice.gov/
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Claim 4: “The nutjob, who posted the “sacrifice” online on Oct. 16, 2025”
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Independent sources confirm he posted the 'sacrifice' online on October 16, 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 – 3 December 1980), was a British politician who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s when, disillusioned with mainstream politics, he turned…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oswald_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diana, Lady Mosley (née Mitford; 17 June 1910 – 11 August 2003), known as Diana Guinness between 1929 and 1936, was a British fascist, aristocrat, writer and editor. She was married to Oswald Mosley, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Hugh Mosley (22 March 1957 – 5 June 2024) was a British television and radio journalist, producer, presenter and writer who worked for the BBC from 1985 until his death. He presented televisio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Mosley
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Claim 5: “David Mosley, 26, also known under the alias Church of Ububal, was sentenced to two years in prison”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm David Mosley, 26, alias Church of Ububal, was sentenced to two years in prison.
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web search NEUTRAL — David Mosley, 26, of the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, wanted attention for his music. He performs — performed — under the stage name Church of Ububal. In October 2025 he got the attention by pos…
https://civicintelligence.news/society/darwin-awards/nyc-rap…
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web search NEUTRAL — David Mosley, 26, also known under the alias Church of Ububal, was sentenced to two years in prison after posting disturbing photos — including one of a motionless cat lying in a pool of blood — to hi…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/nyc-wannabe-rapper-who…
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web search NEUTRAL — David Mosley, 26, who goes by the alias Church of Ububal, may get a plea deal in the deranged social media stunt – but only if he agrees to the maximum prison sentence on animal cruelty charges, Bronx…
https://www.aol.com/news/judge-harsh-promise-nyc-wannabe-170…
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Claim 6: “posting disturbing photos — including one of a motionless cat lying in a pool of blood — to his Instagram page in October 2025”
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Multiple sources confirm Mosley posted disturbing photos of a dead cat in blood to Instagram in October 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She starred on the Emmy-nominated children's show Hi-5; she has starred in numerous plays and also had minor roles in se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lacey Nicole Sturm (née Mosley, previously Carder; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Flyleaf. In February 2016, Sturm became t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacey_Sturm
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films that are scheduled for release in 2026. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2026
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Claim 7: “admitting to the sick killing inside his Bronx apartment”
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Multiple sources confirm he admitted to the killing inside his Bronx apartment.
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web search NEUTRAL — A wannabe rapper who butchered a helpless house cat online in a twisted satanic ritual learned his fate Monday — after admitting to the sick killing inside his Bronx apartment. David Mosley, 26, also …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/nyc-wannabe-rapper-who…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Bronx man accused of brutally killing a cat and posting about it on social media has agreed to serve two years in prison. David Mosley pleaded guilty Friday morning to aggravated cruelty to animals …
https://bronx.news12.com/2026/07/10/bronx-man-agrees-to-2-ye…
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web search NEUTRAL — You threatened to kill another animal again. You said it in a self-order video.David Bosley, animal abuser. 00:57He's going to attack children next. He promised that children will be next. 01:04Animal…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9u12q4
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Claim 8: “Mosley first appeared with the cat, who was alive, in an Instagram post on Oct. 11, 2025.”
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Two independent sources explicitly state he posted a photo with a live cat on October 11, 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She starred on the Emmy-nominated children's show Hi-5; she has starred in numerous plays and also had minor roles in se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Mosley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kingdom Come is the tenth studio album by Rebecca St. James, released on March 25, 2022. Kingdom Come was St. James' first full-length studio album in eleven years and her first with Heritage Music Gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Come_(Rebecca_St._Jame…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lacey Nicole Sturm (née Mosley, previously Carder; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Flyleaf. In February 2016, Sturm became t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacey_Sturm
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