A photo circulated on social media shows Irene Lima, 55, and Chad Kabecz, 40. The Winnipeg couple was arrested on Oct. 9, 2024, and are accused of filming the torture and killing of animals, and selling the videos on the dark web.
A Winnipeg woman accused of crushing animals to death with her feet for videos she and her boyfriend then allegedly sold was denied bail Friday, following a lengthy hearing in a Manitoba court earlier this week. WARNING: This story contains details about child pornography, sexual abuse and the torture and killing of animals.
They had been posted on the dark web — online content that doesn't show up through regular searches, and can only be accessed with a special browser. The citizen who made the tip said they believed the people behind the videos were from Manitoba. Lawyers made arguments for and against Lima's release during an hours-long bail hearing on Monday, after which provincial court Judge Kusham Sharma reserved her decision.A Winnipeg woman accused of crushing animals to death with her feet for videos she and her boyfriend then allegedly sold was denied bail Friday, following a lengthy hearing in a Manitoba court earlier this week.
Police have previously said that from May 20 to Oct. 7, 2024, more than 75 animals were filmed or photographed being tortured and killed, and that there was also a sexual component to the offence in some cases. Police allege Kabecz created "an exclusive underground black-market network" for the animal torture content. Prospective members had to submit their own video to gain entry, and both accused profited financially from it, according to police.
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