Who Made the 'Cat in the Blender' Video? Culprit Identity and Legal Repercussions
By Alexander Ross
Xu's blender video was only the tip of a much deeper, organized network. According to findings compiled by grassroots animal welfare investigators, Xu actively participated in private Telegram channels dedicated to extreme feline torture and snuff media. These groups operated clear monetization models. Members paid subscription fees, commissioned specific acts of abuse, and sold bundled video packages across regional borders.
Inside these chatrooms, perpetrators systematically abused stray animals, recorded the acts, and packaged the files into searchable archives. The business model thrived on shock value: clips were deliberately leaked onto unmoderated corners of mainstream platforms to drive traffic back to paid private groups. Activists uncovered chat logs showing that Xu had captured, tortured, and killed multiple stray cats over several months, frequently exchanging video files with other operators across domestic and international servers.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
