That cat was still alive.
I have a cat at my Dad's and I love the critter. I can't even think of doing such a thing. My cat is like family to me, he's so people friendly, he doesn't care if you hold him. Some people should die.
Why do people find the need to KILL something when they are alive? Put them to sleep like you do with a pet that is old and dying so they pass away into the afterlife peacefully then do your evil deeds. I really can't stand how selfish and low humans are. Would you like to feel the pain of YOUR head being chopped off????