Animal Sexual Abuse

Question 1

ON FINAL Bestiality vs Zoophilia

Answer 1

Bestiality
-ILLEGAL
-The intentional sexual contact between a person and an animal
-May/may not involve penetration, but they are sexual behaviors done for gratification
-PRACTICE

Zoophilia
-LEGAL
-Feelings of erotic or sexual attachment to/sexual preference for non-human animals
-PREFERENCE

Question 2

Definition of Animal Sexual Abuse

Answer 2

The intentional sexual contact between a person and an animal

Question 3

Related Crimes Linked to Animal Sexual Abuse Include…

Answer 3

1. Distribution or possession of animal sexual abuse pornography
2. Animal sexual abuse in the presence of minors
3. Coercion of a minor/mentally disabled individual into engaging in sex acts w/ animals

-THESE ARE PROSECUTED AS SEXUAL OFFENSES!

Question 4

Forceful acts on animals may be performed using…

Answer 4

1. Physical restraints (rope or straps)
2. Blows to the head to render them unconscious/stun them
3. Use of drugs or sedatives

Question 5

Why are veterinarians least likely to report suspected abuse?

Answer 5

-They aren’t trained!
-Injuries may be internal or behavioral - go unnoticed

Question 6

Common Offenders of Animal Sexual Abuse Include…

Answer 6

1. Men
2. Women
3. Juveniles
4. Paroled sex offenders

Question 7

What is the Story of Mr Hands?

Answer 7

A man named Kenneth Pinyan sold animal pornography under the name of Mr Hands

-Died of internal bleeding after having anal sex with a stallion

-Penetration caused his anus to be completely ripped open…

-Didn’t want to go to the hospital for fear of loosing his security clearance at work, was dropped off anonymously by James Tait

-Tait distributed this footage online who helped run an animal sex farm advertised online

Question 8

What are warning signs from an ABUSER?

Answer 8

1. Preoccupation w/ animals (tattoos)
2. Seeks time alone with animals (dog walker, night shelter worker)
3. Affinity for large breeds
4. Openly talks about animal genitalia, breeding, mating habits
5. Extreme reluctance to spay/neuter- wants them to be intact!

Question 9

What are the warning signs from an ANIMAL that they have been sexually abused?

Answer 9

-Difficulty walking, sitting, eating
-Abrasions/tears in mouth/genitals
-Weak muscles, broken tail bone, legs
-Spontaneous pelvic thrusting
-LORDOSIS POSITIONING (bowing down)

Question 10

What types of physical evidence would you seize at this crime scene?

Answer 10

-ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
-Videotapes, CD’s, flashdrives, thumb drives
-Look for material containing: animal crush videos, bestiality videos, child exploitation, torture videos involving both children and animals, any pornography downloaded from the internet including animals and children.
-Cameras especially if mounted on tripod

-Sex toys
-Lubricants
-Condoms
-Restraints/ restraint devices
-Breeding stands aka “rape stands”
-Additional phones/devices

-Transfer stains:
-Seminal stains located on any furniture, pet bedding, towels, carpets, etc.
-Towels/cloths used to clean up assailant and victim
-Transfer from rubbing/scooting

-PAPER EVIDENCE:
Photos, receipts for vet care, evidence of ownership, receipts for payments of animal erotica or pornography, as well as all animals present on the scene.

-ON ANIMAL:
Fluorescent stains
Blood from sexual injury on mouth, anus, vagina, etc.
Fecal material which may contain spermatozoa/lubricant material from a condom
Vaginal swabs - also contain lubricant material

-DOCUMENT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR/VISIBLE INJURIES
Pain/suffering
Lack of resistance - may indicate drugs used to sedate
Training/conditioning

Question 11

Veterinary Examination on the Animal…

Answer 11

-No lubricants should be used until all samples are collected
Don’t let veterinarian put on lubricant gloves during examination/any other lubricant to make the exam easier for the animal; could potentially remove DNA evidence on animal!

-Prevent animal from grooming and cleaning backside

-NO FOOD OR WATER given until all examinations are complete; may be evidence in the animal’s mouth

-Exclude possible NATURAL REASONS for conditions (parasites)
Have the vet rule out parasites/possible illness that could be causing any of the systems/signs you’re seeing

-Document ALL INJURIES

-Exam pubic hairs from perpetrator for DNA evidence; trace material

-VIDEO ANY SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS
Video how the animal responds to you collecting your swabs