Anigar Monsee, a 28-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly torturing and killing animals live on YouTube to gain followers.
Charges Over Livestream Videos:
Monsee faces charges over four livestream videos showing her mutilating a live chicken, pigeon, rabbit, and frogs.
Soliciting Likes During Acts:
The videos reportedly involved soliciting more likes and followers from her 20,000 subscribers while she tortured the animals.
“Cooking Lucky” Video:
One video, titled “Cooking Lucky,” showed Monsee slicing a chicken’s neck with a knife over a kitchen sink as the distressed animal tried to escape.
Police Superintendent’s Reaction:
The Upper Darby Police Superintendent called the acts “barbaric” and “inhumane,” emphasizing the disturbing nature of soliciting and encouraging such behavior.
Charges Against Monsee:
Monsee has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
PETA’s Involvement:
The investigation began with an email tip from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Legal Status and Further Investigation:
Monsee remains in custody on a $200,000 bail, and investigators are exploring if anyone else was involved in the production of the videos.