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VANCOUVER — The sadistic Maple Ridge cat-killer is back on the rampage.

Seven more mutilated cats have been found in a small area of the Fraser Valley community in just the past two weeks, bringing to 22 the number found dismembered and killed.

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“It’s really scary,” said Kim Wernicke, whose 18-month-old Buttercup is the latest victim of the cat-killer — who first mutilates the cats, then leaves them in plain sight for the owners to find.

“That person was in my backyard. I have two small kids, and they play in that yard. I’m thinking we have someone that’s pretty messed up.”

Lorie Chortyk of the B.C. SPCA said she believes the killer has a twisted mind.

“It’s absolutely horrific,” said Chortyk. “We can’t fathom what would lead someone to do this.

“Obviously, we’re dealing with an extremely disturbed individual.”

Chortyk said investigators have no leads at the moment as to who has taken a knife or saw to the cats.