Winnipeg Pair Charged with Animal Cruelty for Dark Web Cat Torture Videos

Authorities allege a man and woman tortured and killed cats, posting disturbing content online, leading to their arrest.

Police were alerted by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Animal Welfare in August after images of animal torture appeared on the dark web.
Approximately 10 cats were believed to be involved, with some acquired through social media sales platforms.
A 55-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were arrested in Winnipeg's Lord Roberts neighborhood and are currently in custody.
Investigators describe this as the worst case of animal cruelty they have encountered, noting potential links to escalating violent behavior.
Authorities are still determining the motive behind the acts, while unrelated investigations into dead cats in another area of Winnipeg continue.