Animal Sexual Abuse Information & Resources

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M Jenny Edwards

SME, Animal Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

ANIMAL CRUELTY, BESTIALITY NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

Description:  Generally charged when there's no anti-bestiality law in the jurisdiction where act occurred; may also be charged as part of a plea bargain in states where bestiality law exists. Offender may have a preoccupation with sex or sexual contact with animals.  

Linked Crimes: Trespass, illegal possesion of weapons, possession of illegal substances, sexual deviance, DUI


Latest Incident

Man has intercourse with dog, then suffocates her to death - Apr. 27, 2017

MAINE - Thomas Wentworth, 55 was supposed to be in court today on charges of felony animal cruelty, violating probation, and domestic violence assault (stemming from a 2014 assault). At the time of the arrest, Wentworth tested positive for alcohol and was on probation for multiple incidences of domestic violence.  

Wentworth's current girlfriend told officers she saw him having intercourse with his female black Labrador Retriever, and told officers that Wentworth threatened to harm her and her family. Wentworth later killed his dog by putting a trashbag over her head and filling it with ether until she suffocated.

Wentworth's next hearing is scheduled for June 1



AGGRAVATED ANIMAL CRUELTY, BESTIALITY

Description:  Knowing or intentional infliction of pain, injury, torture, mutilation, or death of an animal with sexual intent or motivation. Includes forceful penetration with object or body part.  May be ritualistic.  Offender may have a preoccupation with sex or sexual contact with animals.  

Linked Crimes: Domestic violence, aggravated assault,  rape, sexual assault.  

Case Example:  


Vets say dog sexually assaulted with broom is one of the 'worst cases of abuse ever seen'

by RYAN HUGHES AND MICHELLE MANZIONE, ABC7 Thursday, June 22nd 2017

ARLINGTON, Va. (ABC7) — A beagle and basset hound mix was sexually assaulted so severely, vets with the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue are calling it one of the worst cases of abuse they’ve ever seen. An X-Ray revealed that the dog had been sexually assaulted with a broom, and part of the handled lodged in her colon. Officials are still looking for the perpetrator, and a reward is offered for information leading to a conviction. If you have information, please contact the Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigator Donald Edwards at 757-365-6330 or  dedwards@isleofwightus.net

Bestiality cases include a spectrum of behavior.  There is no single profile of someone who is sexually attracted to animals, or who assaults or exploits animals for sexual purposes.  Cases presented here are grouped by the prominent behavior exhibited by the offender.  Chandler Edwards maintains a comprehensive NIBRS-level database of arrested, convicted, and suspected offenders.  If you are in law enforcement and need additional information about a particular case, please email your request and we will respond, usually within 30 minutes.  

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Case Summaries - ANIMAL CRUELTY

Thomas Wentworth has been arrested for having sex with his dog and then suffocating it to death. He has previously been charged with domestic violence and criminal threatening.

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