Overview

• Irene Lima, 55, and Chad Kabecz, 40, were arrested in October and now face additional charges, including bestiality, child pornography, and conspiracy to harm a child.
• Investigators uncovered hundreds of videos and photos of animal torture and killing, with some involving a sexual component, between May and October 2024.
• Kabecz allegedly created a dark web network requiring prospective members to submit videos of themselves killing animals for access.
• Police found encrypted communications between the pair discussing plans to torture a child, though no children were directly involved, according to authorities.
• The case has prompted an international investigation, with law enforcement in other countries pursuing related leads.