Unveiling the Untold: The Shocking Secrets Ignored in the Docuseries Don't F*** With Cats

Summary

Netflix's Don't F*** with Cats is a troubling docuseries that explores the hunt for killer Luka Magnotta's identity by internet sleuths before law enforcement.

The series offers a glimpse into Magnotta's troubled upbringing, his unconventional education at home, and his fixation on enhancing his appearance through multiple cosmetic surgeries.

Additionally, it delves into Magnotta's involvement in fraudulent actions, bankruptcy, his online persona, and the unsettling nature of his notorious video, while also exploring the challenges faced in recovering the victim's severed head.

Content warning: The following contains discussions of violence, murder, and mental health issues.

Don’t F*** with Cats on Netflix is a disturbing docuseries that follows a group of Internet sleuths in their quest to uncover the identity of Luka Magnotta, a Canadian killer, well before law enforcement. While primarily focusing on the efforts of amateur investigators, the series also delves into the twisted psyche of Luka Magnotta and the motivations behind his heinous act of murdering Lin Jun, a young man. It all began with anonymous online videos of Luka brutally killing kittens, which sparked the fixation of a group of cat enthusiasts determined to unveil the person behind the chilling posts.

11 Luka Magnotta Had A Troubled Family Life

- Uncovering the Dark Secrets: The Untold Story of Don't F*** with Cats

While viewers catch glimpses of Magnotta's turbulent upbringing, the full extent of his troubled family life remains undisclosed. Born as the eldest of three siblings, Magnotta's mother was known for her fixation on cleanliness, going as far as occasionally keeping her children locked out of the house. Allegedly, she even abandoned their pet rabbits to perish in the frigid outdoors, as stated by Luka Magnotta in an article published by the Montreal Gazette. Additionally, Magnotta's father, documented to have a drinking problem by CBC, was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia, leading Magnotta to reside with his grandmother.

10 Luka Magnotta Was Home-Schooled

9 Luka Magnotta Is Not His Real Name

Luka Magnotta's educational journey consisted of a transition from being home-schooled to entering the public school system. While initially homeschooled, he later attended a secondary school in Lindsay, Ontario. However, his father disclosed that this homeschooling experience resulted in isolation and limited interaction with peers of the same age. As reported by CBC, his father early on recognized that Magnotta deviated from the norm. Magnotta's mother, who lacked a high school diploma, desired to personally homeschool all three of her children. The reason behind this preference, as revealed by Magnotta's father, was his mother's aversion to germs, leading her to discourage the usage of public restrooms. Eventually, Magnotta did enroll in public school, but he grappled with the challenges of bullying.

Despite the infamy associated with his name, Luka Magnotta was not actually born with that identity. In the summer of 1982, he entered the world as Eric Clinton Kirk Newman, a namesake honoring the renowned actor Clint Eastwood from the film Fistful of Dollars, as well as Kirk Douglas from Spartacus and Paths of Glory. However, in 2006, Magnotta legally changed his name to Luka Rocco Magnotta. Altering his name was not unfamiliar territory for him though, as he had a history of adopting various aliases. As revealed in the docuseries, he went by different names such as Vladimir Romanov, Mattia Del Santo, Jimmy, Justin, Angel, and Kirk Trammel.

8 Luka Magnotta's Father Has Schizophrenia

7 Luka Magnotta Had Cosmetic Surgery

: Magnotta's father received a diagnosis of schizophrenia after experiencing auditory hallucinations and suicidal ideation, as disclosed during Magnotta's trial (via Global News). This diagnosis was made following the end of his marriage when Magnotta was approximately 11 or 12 years old. He continues to manage his condition with a combination of anti-psychotic and anti-depressant medications. When Magnotta was 19 or 20 years old, his father, concerned about his son's behavior, recommended that he seek help from a psychiatrist. It was during this time that Luka Magnotta was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and commenced treatment with medications such as Paxil and Ativan, a decade prior to the tragic murder (via Montreal Gazette).

The docuseries revealed that Luka Magnotta had a fixation on his appearance, harboring a deep desire to become a model or an actor. However, his ultimate goal was to attain fame. It is not surprising that he resorted to cosmetic surgery, a common practice among aspiring models and reality stars. What is surprising is that this revelation was included in the docuseries, although the veracity of these claims remains uncertain due to a lack of credible sources. Unraveling the truth from the fiction surrounding Magnotta is a challenging task, but he has reportedly undergone hair transplant operations and a nose job. Now, Magnotta expresses a desire to have muscle implants (via Global News).

6 Luka Magnotta Was Convicted Of Fraud in 2005

Long ago, even before he committed the heinous act of murdering Jun Lin, Magnotta had already gained the attention of local law enforcement due to an incident where he assumed the identity of a woman. The Guardian has documented his deceitful activities, revealing that he managed to fraudulently obtain a credit card and proceeded to make purchases worth over $10,000 from renowned retailers such as Sears Canada, The Brick, and 2001 Audio Video, a store that specializes in furniture and electronics. These actions landed Luka Magnotta with three charges of fraud (one from each retailer), and ultimately, he pleaded guilty to these offenses. However, rather than being incarcerated, Magnotta received a nine-month conditional sentence and was placed on probation for a year instead. It is worth noting that the Netflix documentary fails to provide the complete account of these events.

5 Luka Magnotta Declared Bankruptcy

Struggling to make ends meet, Magnotta took on multiple jobs in the adult entertainment industry, working as a stripper, escort, and porn actor. In March 2007, Magnotta's financial troubles reached a breaking point, leading him to file for bankruptcy. According to documents reported by the Vancouver Sun, his debts had amounted to over $17,000 owed to various creditors. Eventually, his bankruptcy was discharged in December of the same year. Despite his endeavors as a sex worker and his attempts to pursue a modeling career, Magnotta consistently made time to create fake profiles and leave comments, accompanied by photos of himself pretending to be a successful model, as illustrated in the chilling account of Don't F*** with Cats.

4 Luka Magnotta Posted To White Supremacist Websites

While it is widely acknowledged that Luka Magnotta utilized the Facebook social network extensively during its early stages, creating over 70 distinct Facebook pages, as well as establishing 20 different websites under various pseudonyms to enhance his online presence, it has also been reported that he actively participated on a white supremacist website employing two distinct usernames (via National Post). Astonishingly, one of Magnotta's comments on this platform involved derogatory remarks directed towards individuals of Chinese descent. Interestingly, the victim of his heinous crime, Lin Jun, happened to be a Chinese international student from Wuhan, who had come to Canada to pursue undergraduate studies in engineering and computer science at Concordia University.

3 1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick Might Have Included More Than Murder & Dismemberment

The most disturbing moment in the series "Don't F*** with Cats" occurred when Luka Magnotta filmed and shared a video titled "1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick." In this video, he brutally stabbed Jun multiple times with an ice pick and proceeded to dismember his body. However, it is important to note that there may be additional yet undisclosed content in this video. According to The Daily Beast, an extended version supposedly depicts acts of necrophilia, animal cruelty, and cannibalism. While these claims remain unverified, the mere possibility is profoundly unsettling. Considering that Magnotta's heinous acts commenced with the murder of cats, the inclusion of animal cruelty is sadly unsurprising.

2 Luka Magnotta Left Notes With the Packages

Don't F*** with Cats illustrates how Luka Magnotta meticulously dismembered Jun Lin's body before meticulously packaging and sending body parts, such as hands and feet, to government bodies and schools. Notably, the series fails to expose the additional detail that Magnotta included notes alongside these sinister packages. As per the trial's CBC depiction, Magnotta confessed to dispatching a total of six packages, each accompanied by a note. Surprisingly, the notes made references to Laureen Teskey, the spouse of Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. While three intercepted packages contained other undisclosed notes, law enforcement authorities opted to withhold the information in order to prevent potential copycat crimes.

1 Police Struggled To Recover Jun Lin's Head

The documentary "Don't F*** with Cats" reveals that following Lin's unfortunate demise, a direct result of Luka Magnotta's actions, the body was gruesomely dismembered, including a brutal decapitation. Shockingly, handwritten messages accompanied certain body parts, which were sent to various political parties and schools. However, it is worth noting that the head, contrary to the other body parts, was not dispatched to any location (as reported by CTV News). Law enforcement officers, in their relentless pursuit of justice and closure for Lin's grieving family, faced great difficulties in locating the missing head. Fortunately, an anonymous tip led them to Montreal's Angrignon Park. Regrettably, the identity of the tipster was never revealed, but considering Luka Magnotta's insatiable craving for attention, there is a strong possibility that he may have been the one behind it all.