Taree ‘beast boy’ bestiality accused Colin Baker’s case hits local court
A man who authorities allege goes by the pseudonym “Beast Boy” and is among the most prolific bestiality material creators nationwide has been hit with fresh charges, including relating to child abuse material.
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A man who police allege goes by the pseudonym “Beast Boy” and is among the most prolific bestiality material creators in the country has been hit with more charges.
In February, Strike Force Trawler detectives carried out raids across Sydney, targeting online sharing and promotion of child abuse material – which led them to the online profile of a user who operated under the pseudonym “Beast Boy”.
Further investigations identified ‘”Boy” had a considerable online presence and used encrypted messaging apps to share bestiality material.
The material featured the sexual abuse of various animals including dogs, sheep, goats, chickens, and a dead kangaroo.
Detectives and RSPCA inspectors carried out a raid at Moorland near Taree shortly before 7.30am on Tuesday, April 30, where they arrested alleged “Beast Boy”, Colin Baker, 38.
Police allege a dog – which had been missing from the Grafton area for about five years – was seized by the RSPCA and returned to its owner.
Electronics and hard drives were seized to be forensically examined, according to police.
Mr Baker was taken to Taree Police Station and charged with eight counts of bestiality; six counts of producing bestiality material; four counts of disseminating bestiality material; as well as possessing child abuse material, and using a carriage service to access and solicit child abuse material – with more charges expected.
It was revealed on Monday morning an additional 29 charges had been laid and Baker was due to face Taree Local Court later in the day.
The additional allegations include seven counts of bestiality, five count of possessing and disseminating bestiality material, committing an act of cruelty upon an animal, as well as possessing child abuse material and 15 counts of using carriage service to access, transmit and solicit child abuse material.
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