The Case of the Hand Towel Chomper: Solved
On Monday, we shared some details on our current open mystery, The Case of the Hand Towel Chomper. It was a real doozy – one that had left us scratching our heads. However, we are happy to announce that the case has been closed! Before we reveal the perpetrator, let’s take one last look at the evidence…
The following hand towel (henceforth known as Exhibit A) was recently found on the kitchen counter with a hole eaten out of it.
It was first suspected that Husband was responsible, either due to an accident or lack of laundry skills. Upon closer inspection, however, it became obvious that this crime was more purposeful and was committed by someone with sharp teeth.
But who, and WHY?!
We had no leads, so we reached out to you, our furiends and readers, for help. Several left comments on our tip-line, and we recorded a tally of who you all suspected to be responsible for the defiled hand towel.
Delilah – 1
Sampson – 2
Sophie – 1
Sassy – 1
Caster – 4
Kylo Ren – 2
Lucy – 6
Jubilee & Sydney – 4
As you can see, Lucy was a prime suspect, with Jubilee & Sydney also highly questioned. After further investigations though, both parties were cleared from suspicion. Lucy is not a chewer (not even on bones), and Jubilee & Sydney, though they had motive (the towel would make a good addition to their nest, as The Swiss Cats suggested), they had no opportunity. As always, Caster was brought into questioning since he is usually the guilty party, but he had a solid alibi. This left us with just a few more suspects. That’s when it hit us!
One of our dear kitties can’t resist used paper towels/napkins/toilet paper/any paper product that may have something tasty on it. This hooligan has such an obsession with used paper products, that we have to hide the bathroom trash cans in the closets, and we can’t leave soiled paper towels or napkins out on the counter for even a second – or else he will eat them. We realized that Exhibit A (as well as two other hand towels AND a t-shirt found at earlier dates) had been used and potentially had food particles on them. It sure seemed like the aforementioned kitty had graduated from paper products and moved onto textiles!!! Our suspicions were confirmed when he was caught in the act.
So who is this cat with such a strange fetish? None other than…
Sampson!
He doesn’t even look ashamed. That’s because he’s not.
ConCATulations to Susan from Saddle Seeks Horse! She was the first to suspect sweet Sampy. Honorable mention goes to Rebekah, Sophie’s foster mom. You guys are KCC Super Sleuths!
Thanks to everyone for your assistance in closing the Case of the Hand Towel Chomper. We couldn’t have done it without you. Now, we will await the next unsolved mystery, as it is always inevitable.
Summer says
I never would have guessed! My human has not lived with a dog that didn’t chew. Well, she has only lived with one anyway – her boyfriend’s.
Lone Star Cats says
Sampson – ya look so innocent!
Random Felines says
dood – towels??? not good…. 🙂
da tabbies o trout towne says
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Brian Frum says
Hey Sampy, have a chomp filled weekend pal!
Annie says
I’m happy to hear this case has been solved! How funny about Sampson not being ashamed. Well, he is a cat. What does one expect? Certainly not remorse or repentance. This was such a fun post!
Tamago says
I was wrong again…I didn’t imagine it would be you, Sampson! You are gorgeous and weird kitty, haha 🙂 Are paper products and towels the secret for your gorgeousness?
Kitties Blue says
Sampson, Astrid is astounded! She absolutely cannot believe you were such a bad boy! Nonetheless, she still gives you props and sends you a bajillion smooches and all her love. You are so super handsome. We send love to all! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
Hairballs and Hissyfits says
Sampson has clearly mastered the innocent look!
Sam says
UHOH……..Astrid does NOT sound happy that her Sampy is a towel-muncher!!!!
Hugs, Angel Sammy
Erin the cat (Princess) says
I was rooting for you to be innocent, Sampson, but at least you carried it off with true TUX aplomb and a winning smile. Now who else could do that. MOL
Purrs,
ERin
Caren Gittleman says
SAMPSON???!!!!!!! I NEVER would have guessed him!!! Well done to the correct guessers!!
The Swiss Cats says
Sampson ? Really ? We wouldn’t have guessed ! Purrs
The Island Cats says
Oh Sampson! We never would have guessed it was you.
Ellen Pilch says
Awww…he looks so innocent.
Melissa & Mudpie says
“I was framed!!!”
LP says
The fame clearly hasn’t gone to your head Sampson, you look very sedate basking in your notoriety! ;p
the critters in the cottage xo
P.S. Kylo Ren , next time try harder to be at the centre of an unsolved mystery…after all, you ARE the youngest kitty and as such, should be a menace!
mommakatandherbearcat says
But Sampson looks so innocent!
Three Chatty Cats says
Sampson! Have you been framed? Was it really you?!?
Robin says
Oh Sammy! I hope that you enjoyed your mischief. That towel will never be able to look at you the same way. MOL
sampson says
me yes meeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!