Zoologist Adam Britton Pleads Guilty to Disturbing Animal Abuse and Child Abuse Charges
Zoologist Adam Britton, known for his work in crocodile conservation, has pleaded guilty to charges of beastiality and accessing child abuse material. Prosecutors allege that Britton filmed himself torturing dozens of dogs in a shipping container on his property, which he referred to as a "torture room." He had a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals and abused 42 dogs, most of which died. Britton would find people online who needed to give away their pets and offer to take them, only to later abuse them. He also pleaded guilty to four counts of accessing and transmitting child abuse material. The judge excused security officers and court officials from the room due to the disturbing nature of the evidence. Britton will be sentenced in December.