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Adam Britton, Crocodile Expert, Faces 249 Years In Prison For Raping And Killing Multiple Dogs

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15 Jul, 2024

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The once-respected crocodile expert, Adam Britton, now faces a staggering 249-year sentence. This British zoologist, whose past involved prestigious degrees and crocodile research in Australia, stands accused of monstrous acts – the torture, rape, and killing of multiple dogs. This disturbing case has outraged animal rights activists and the public, leaving them reeling from the dark side of a seemingly accomplished individual.



But who was Adam Britton before this horrific case?


Britton, born Adam Robert Corden Britton around 1972 in West Yorkshire, UK, had an academic background suggesting a promising future. Graduating from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in 1987, he went on to earn an Honors degree in Zoology from the University of Leeds in 1992. Further solidifying his credentials, he completed a PhD in Zoology from the University of Bristol in 1996.

The same year marked a shift, as Britton moved to Australia. There, he met his wife, a wildlife ranger and biologist, and together they embarked on a career focused on wild crocodiles. This once-glowing path has now been utterly eclipsed by the horrifying crimes he has confessed to.


Britton's expertise with crocodiles garnered international acclaim. He collaborated with prestigious figures like David Attenborough, and his work appeared on BBC and National Geographic. Furthermore, he held a research associate position at Charles Darwin University and even landed a spot on the Discovery Channel/Animal Planet's program "Animal Face-Off."


Adam Britton’s dogs Ursa and Bolt.




When did it all begin?


While Britton's exact "criminal stint" start is unclear, a disturbing pattern emerged around 2014, escalating between 2020 and 2022. Through Gumtree Australia, he obtained 42 dogs under false pretenses of rehoming, subjecting them to horrific sexual abuse and torture.

A self-proclaimed "torture room" - a shipping container on his property - became the stage for filmed atrocities against at least 39 dogs. Even his own white Swiss Shepherds, Ursa and Bolt, weren't spared.


Disturbingly, this wasn't a solitary act. Britton shared footage on Telegram under aliases "Monster" and "Cerberus," openly discussing his "kill count" and disturbing videos with fellow abusers. One chilling message reads, "I had repressed it. In the last few years I let it out again and now I can’t stop. I don’t want to."



How did Britton get caught in the end? 


According to UK's Mirror, Britton's illegal activities were discovered after an internet detective identified him and alerted the authorities. Following a raid on his Darwin home, 44 gadgets and tools were taken into custody, and files containing evidence of child abuse were found.

He was accused of 60 offences, which included 37 counts of severe animal cruelty, eight counts of bestiality, and four counts of having and disseminating information about child abuse. 


The condition known as "paraphilia," which is characterised by strong sexual fantasies about unusual things, locations, or circumstances, was alleged to have affected Britton by his representatives. 

Britton was seen wiping away tears during the court proceedings, and the case has been postponed several times in order to obtain a psychiatric report. August 8, 2024 is when the sentencing is scheduled to resume.




How are the court cases going? 


Chief Justice Grant described the specifics of Britton's crimes as "confronting and distressing," and he excused police and security personnel from the courtroom out of concern for "adverse psychological reactions." Citing nearly thirty hours of psychiatric treatment that Britton had received while incarcerated, Britton's attorney contended that a lighter sentence was appropriate given his early guilty plea and cooperation with the police, ABC Australia reported. During the raid on Britton's Darwin home, 44 devices were taken into custody, and his computer contained files pertaining to child abuse. However, the prosecution argued for the maximum sentence allowed by highlighting Britton's deliberate and sadistic behaviour. Crown prosecutor Marty Aust was quoted by ABC Australia as saying, "If we watch that footage, you will see the extreme pleasure and enjoyment that this man had in creating this and doing these acts." Animal rights activists carried signs outside the courtroom calling for "justice for the innocent victims of Adam Britton" and the death penalty. 



Former Member of Legislative Ross Bohlin, an Australian politician, called the ongoing sentencing delays an "abuse of the judicial process" and told the media that "it would be good to think today brought an end to this psychopathic level of abuse." Regretfully, the delay will only make the suffering worse. 

Adam Britton's case has profoundly impacted public opinion as well as the animal rights community.

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