Scottish mother jailed after sharing 'monkey torture' videos
According to the BBC, 39-year-old Natalie Herron, a mother of two, was jailed for two years after authorities discovered that she joined online group chats that backed the torture of monkeys (specifically Macaques) by individuals residing in Indonesia.
In June 2023, the BBC exposed the cruel act and revealed that it extended from Indonesia to the United States. Additionally, hundreds of photos and videos were shared by the British news outlet. Airdrie Sheriff Court learned that Herron was a group administrator in the network.
Caution: disturbing information below about animal cruelty and torture.
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The monkeys were subjected to several cruel torture methods, including crucifixion, machete attacks, and being dipped in boiling oil.
The court also learned about Natalie Herron's connection to Michael Macartney, an American man nicknamed "The Torture King" who was the "ring dealer" behind the twisted operation. Macartney was jailed for three years and four months last year alongside other culprits.
On the contrary, before serving jail time, Herron's defendant stated that she had a troubled life and joined the group as a form of escapism, further adding that she's not the same person as before and now recognizes the severity of the issue at hand.
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