WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg have laid more than a dozen new charges against a man and woman accused of torturing and killing cats and posting images online.
Irene Lima and Chad Kabecz were arrested last month and accused of killing or torturing about 10 cats for content on the dark web.
Police say they have since searched electronic devices and found evidence that more than 75 animals were filmed or photographed being tortured and killed, with some cases including a sexual component.
They allege the accused also discussed an intention to harm a child, and one of their devices contained several images of child pornography.
The accused face new charges including bestiality and accessing child pornography.
Police also say the two prompted other people to submit videos online of animals being killed, and the investigation has now expanded to other countries.