Santa Clara Co. prosecutors building case against accused cat killer Robert Farmer

Santa Clara Co. prosecutors need help building case against accused cat killer

Robert Farmer, who's accused of kidnapping and killing cats, appeared in court in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. (KGO-TV)

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Santa Clara County prosecutors are looking for help in building their case against accused cat killer Robert Farmer.

The 24-year-old is charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty and one charge of attempted animal cruelty.

VIDEO: Owners present at hearing for accused San Jose cat killer

Hearing held in Santa Clara Co. for accused cat killer

Cat lovers and animal activists showed up at the Santa Clara County courthouse Monday for an accused cat killer's hearing.

On Friday, prosecutors released photos of two collars, hoping the owners of the cats will come forward.

SJPD asking public to help ID 2 cat collars found in cat killer suspect's car when he was arrested earlier this year pic.twitter.com/ucwOPvAeuZ
— Vic Lee (@vicleeabc7) December 11, 2015

They're also trying to track down the owner of a female orange, long-haired tabby suspected to have been killed by Farmer in October.

VIDEO: Man accused of kidnapping, killing cats in San Jose

Man accused of kidnapping, killing cats in San Jose

Police say a 24-year-old man who was arrested this morning in connection with serial catnappings in San Jose was found with a dead cat was found inside his car.