Adam Britton | |
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| Born | Adam Robert Corden Britton 1971 (age 53–54) Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England |
| Citizenship | British Australian |
| Education | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds (BsC) University of Bristol (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Zoologist, research associate |
| Years active | 1996–2022 |
| Employer | Charles Darwin University |
| Known for | Animal abuse |
| Motive | Zoosadism and zoophilia |
| Conviction(s) | Animal abuse Sexual abuse Zoophilia Zoosadism Bestiality Torture Possession of child exploitive material |
| Details | |
| Victims | 42 (39 killed dogs and 3 sexually abused) |
Span of crimes | 2014–2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| State(s) | Northern Territory |
| Target(s) | Dogs being sold on Gumtree Australia |
Date apprehended | September 2022 |
Adam Robert Corden Britton (born c. 1971) is a British-born Australian former zoologist who gained worldwide scrutiny when he was convicted on multiple criminal offenses including, animal abuse, zoophilia, zoosadism, bestiality and possession of child sexual abuse material. In September 2023, he was charged with 56 counts related to the sexual abuse, torture, and killing of dogs, along with possession of the worst category of child exploitation material.[1] Britton pleaded guilty to all charges in August 2024 with a sentence of 10 years and 5 months in prison.[2]
The investigation into his crimes also facilitated the prosecution and conviction of other animal sadists within his global network. Through this case, authorities were able to uncover a broader network of individuals involved in similar offenses, leading to further arrests and convictions in other countries.[3][4]
- ^ "BBC Official News - Adam Britton". BBC. 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Adam Britton: British croc expert jailed for sexual abuse of dogs". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Uncovering the dark network of like-minded animal sadists in Britton's investigation". 60 Minutes Australia.
- ^ "Adam Britton:Northern Territory Crocodile Expert Animal Cruelty Charges". Guardian. 8 August 2024.