#MostEvil | James Donald McDonell, born 14 November 1997, of 5D Robertson Street, Dundee DD4 6EL – left two cats to starve to death
The bodies of cats Mia and Babe were found under a duvet. They were suffering from weight loss and had died of suspected dehydration.
Their owner, James McDonell, pleaded guilty to causing the pets unnecessary suffering by failing to provide adequate care and treatment.
McDonell failed to obtain veterinary advice or treatment for their conditions between July 12 and August 2, 2019, for one of the cats, and between July 24 and August 2, 2019, for the other.
The court heard that McDonell was neglecting himself due to difficulties in his personal life.
Authorities were alerted to the suffering of the cats and visited McDonell’s home, where they found the animals already dead under a duvet.
Defence solicitor Ross Donnelly said McDonell had been suffering from significant mental health issues at the time of the offence but has now got his life back on track.
Sentencing: admonished after a period of good behaviour. Banned from owning an animal for five years (expires January 2026).
Additional Information
James McDonell performs as drag queen Raspberry, sometimes styled as Rasp Berry.
We understand that McDonell continued to perform publicly as his drag queen altar ego as his cats starved. So much for his “mental turmoil”.
Another Mentally Disturbed Young Scum, who has got away with Starving his little Animals To Death.
What a Pathetic Legal Justice System, This Country Has.
I keep a Cat Rescue with 30 Cats, for the past 20 years, as I have a Small Pet Farm, it breaks my heart to read this,. I have various Feral Cats, I manage to Feed them up, De Worm / Flea, Vaccinate, All Out Of My Own Pocket, but I do manage to get Spaying Vouchers from Cats Protection League and RSPCA. There is absolutely no need for starving little furies to death. Cat Food Costs next to nothing , from LIDL and Aldi Stores.
Babe and Mia were not James’ cats. Babe and Mia belonged to my best friend, who raised them from kittens.
My best friend had to leave his babies with James as he was forced to move across the country, leaving his full trust in James to care for them.
Nobody told him James had killed them.
James, if you read this, I hope you can feel our pain. You didnt deserve to get away with this. I hope you suffer for the rest of your life.
Please tell your friend that I’m very sorry for what happened. A friend killing your cats in the most brutal way must be very hard for him
Thank you, don’t think I’ll ever be at peace with it all.
Absolute EVIL.