CINCINNATI – In a disturbing revelation, 11 individuals have been indicted for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
The indictment alleges that the defendants conspired with previously charged defendant Nicholas T. Dryden, of Cincinnati, to create and distribute so-called “animal crush videos.” The indictment details 79 overt acts in which defendants allegedly paid Dryden, who then paid a minor in Indonesia to commit the requested acts on camera.
The videos alleged to have been created as part of the conspiracy depicted, among other things, monkeys having their genitals burned and cut with scissors, as well as being sodomized with a wooden skewer and a spoon.
The defendants include:
– Ernest D. Chavez, also known as Lax, of Arizona
– Hugh T. Campbell, also known as Tim Templeton, of Pennsylvania
– Carter G. Fawcett, also known as Captain, of Colorado
– Brady O. Shellhammer, also known as Beglu, Bbbeglu, of Louisiana
– Jimmy Wong, of New York
– Yasser Lopez, of New York
– Kimberly A. Anglin, also known as Kim Anglin, of Connecticut
– Mark M. Sampieri, also known as The Chef, SainT, of Connecticut
– Victoria S. Haskins, also known as Cat Face, Sparkles Fancy Pants, of Louisiana
– Vance H. Beadles, also known as Mr. Green, of Kentucky
– Mary L. Longoria, also known as R6, R6ex, of North Carolina
– Patrick C. Naylor, also known as YANTF, YANTF 2x, of North Carolina
“The acts of torture and abuse of young monkeys alleged in this case are beyond disturbing,” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola. “As a result of the work of the FBI, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and our partners, those involved in the conspiracy to create and distribute these repulsive videos are being held accountable.”
If convicted as charged, the defendants face maximum penalties of five years in prison.
Acting United States Attorney Kelly A. Norris for the Southern District of Ohio; Acting Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Environmental & Natural Resources Division; and Elena Iatarola, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division, made today’s announcement.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and FBI investigated the case.
Sr. Trial Attorney Adam C. Cullman of the Environmental Crimes Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy D. Oakley for the Southern District of Ohio are prosecuting the case.
An indictment merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Animal Torture
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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