On September 16th, 2018, a massive drive of Telegram chat logs, videos, and images was published to Twitter by a user known as Zoodonym. These files, now referred to as the Zoosadist Leaks, exposed a disturbing underground ring of individuals who shared and participated in acts of extreme animal abuse known as zoosadism.
The leaks centered around one key figure: Levi Dane Simmons, also known online as Nelizar, SnakeThing, or Rall. Akela, a former associate of SnakeThing’s, obtained access to two of his Telegram accounts and exported chats using a then-new HTML export feature on Telegram Desktop.
How the Leaks Were Acquired
Akela and SnakeThing first crossed paths online around 2016, engaging in roleplay and dark fantasies involving rape and animals. Over time, SnakeThing escalated from fantasy into reality, sharing content of real world bestiality and animal abuse. This all culminated in early 2018, SnakeThing confessed to raping a puppy with another individual, later revealed to be Tim Win, and then abandoning the injured puppy in the woods. Akela, hoping to gather evidence, continued to play along.
SnakeThing gave Akela access to his Telegram accounts while being blackmailed for information about Tim Win. He had to act quickly before SnakeThing realized what was happening. Akela was using a VPN and Telegram Desktop’s export feature, due to the limited time frame, technical instability, and the massive volume of content on Snakething’s accounts, he was only able to export a dozen or so chats out of what are believed to be thousands. This resulted in incomplete logs, but it was enough to expose the network of zoosadists.
Akela briefly shared the logs with Shadowwoof, a prominent figure in the zoo Telegram scene known for hunting zoosadists. Shadow referred him to another admin, Humacyrnus, who turned out to be in the logs himself and was caught trying to influence the situation. This ruined Akela’s trust, and he decided to proceed with the leaks himself.
On September 14th, 2018, Akela exported as much as possible from SnakeThing’s Telegram accounts before being locked out. Two days later, he publicly released a portion of the material on Twitter. However, the most incriminating chat logs were initially withheld in hopes that law enforcement would intervene. Unfortunately, those withheld logs were later passed to Douglas Spink by Shadowwoof, who leaked them on Twitter almost immediately. This premature release alerted the offenders and ultimately disrupted several ongoing investigations.
The Investigations
The 2018 Zoosadist Leaks sparked one of the largest community-driven investigations the internet had ever seen.
The ZooSadist Investigation Squad (ZSIS)
In the immediate aftermath of the leaks, a group called the ZooSadist Investigation Squad (ZSIS) was formed. With Akela and supported by other anonymous volunteers, their approach focused on infiltrating zoosadist Telegram chats, compiling evidence, identifying suspects, and disseminating their findings to YouTubers, journalists, Kiwi Farms users, and law enforcement.
ZSIS operated on a controversial but pragmatic policy: members were allowed to join regardless of political beliefs or prior affiliations, so long as they contributed to the mission of stopping zoosadists. This policy drew criticism but also allowed for unprecedented access and infiltration of previously insular abuse circles.
ZSIS is credited with discovering the identity of Ruben Marrero Pernas (aka Woof), a Cuban zoosadist who would later become the subject of protests and contribute to Cuba’s first-ever animal welfare legislation.
The Furvengers
Another offshoot group, The Furvengers, began within ZSIS as a hangout server created by Grizzly Fatalis and StixilFox. Though the group eventually gained notoriety for their online publicity and streams, many, including Akela, criticized them as “clout chasers” who took credit for the work of ZSIS while withholding evidence for publicity purposes. Regardless, The Furvengers brought mainstream attention to the leaks and are partially responsible for keeping the topic in the public eye long after initial coverage faded.
Kiwi Farms and External Investigators
Outside of furry circles, forums like Kiwi Farms played a major role in organizing evidence, maintaining dox records, and compiling timelines of who was involved. Their documentation work preserved vast amounts of data that were otherwise being removed from platforms like Twitter and Telegram. Youtubers, Redditors, and even anonymous 4chan/8chan users also played a role in spreading awareness and identifying those featured in the leaked files.
What Was in the Leaks?
The 2018 leaks were not just chat logs, they were an archive of real animal abuse material. Among the Telegram exports and media folders were:
- A video of a man sexually assaulting a restrained dog and encouraging others to do the same.
- Necrophilic acts involving deer corpses
- Footage of an animal tied to a log, violated with the blunt end of a baseball bat until it began to spasm violently.
- Chat logs where a user discusses bringing a drugged dog to a furry convention, explicitly for the purpose of gang rape.
- Conversations in which Kero the Wolf expresses remorse over sexually abusing his dog, who later died as a result of his abuse
Rubén Marrero Pernas / Woof
One of the most horrifying users was a Cuban man using the alias “Woof.”
His chat logs with SnakeThing detailed the torture, mutilation, rape, and murder of at least two dogs. He described:
- Forcing a pitbull to eat her own severed nipples before decapitating her and removing her genitals with a stick covered in fire ants.
- Penetrating a month-old puppy with wooden objects until her body gave out, removing her organs, and using her head and tail as sex props. The remains were frozen and kept as “trophies.”
- Engaging in necrophilia with a dog’s corpse, describing it as having a “tight virgin pussy.”
These were not just fantasies. The chat logs were corroborated by video and photographic evidence taken and shared by woof himself, some of which was circulated in the leaked files. In total, the leaks included over 1,000 images and several dozen videos, most of which are too violent, graphic, or sadistic to describe here.
Woof was also involved with the deep web site “Animals Dark Paradise.” The platform functioned similarly to other darknet rings like Backyard Shed, serving as a meeting ground for perpetrators and collectors of hurtcore-style animal sexual abuse.
But when Cuban authorities were notified, they ran into a legal wall. Cuba had no formal animal welfare legislation. There was no criminal charges for bestiality. No laws against animal torture. Not even a fine for killing a dog in your backyard. So Woof walked free. Cubans took to the streets. Protests erupted in Havana and other major cities. Animal rights activists found a rare moment momentum. The exposal of the zoosadists, particularly Woof, was international, and with it the anger with Cuba’s inaction.
Levin Dane Simmons / SnakeThing
SnakeThing had a deep-seated corruption fetish. He actively groomed and pressured others to commit abuse, record it, and share it. Woof, whose own abuses were some of the most extreme, later described how SnakeThing’s suggestions and subtle manipulations pushed him to escalate the severity of his actions. Others echoed similar experiences, portraying SnakeThing as someone who orchestrated scenarios, nudged participants into acting, and created a culture where producing content was expected and rewarded with access to some of his own extensive stash.
He took pride in his ability to obtain any material he desired. If he wanted one form of content, he knew exactly which member to approach. If he wanted something different, he could turn to another. SnakeThing’s skill at manipulating others into feeding his archive was a key reason the 2018 leaks revealed such an expansive and coordinated network
Timothy George Amoroso / Tim Win
Among the many names that surfaced during the 2018 zoosadist leaks, one kept circling back like a ghost behind the curtain: Tim Win.
By the time the leaks happened, Tim had already been around for decades. He can be traced back to the mid-1990s on early bestiality boards, where he posted material involving both sexual abuse and animal death. Over the years he amassed what some believe to be one of the largest private archives of animal abuse content online. His longevity in those circles meant he wasn’t just a participant, he was a connector, he knew everyone, had seen everything, and helped the network stay insulated long before the leaks blew it open.
In the lead-up to 2018, Tim became something like the ring’s navigator when it came to security. Leaked chats show him coordinating on how to avoid hunters, blackmail attempts, and infiltration. He was careful, paranoid, and a man who understood the danger of exposure better than all the others. The chats suggest he helped decide how material was shared, who could be trusted, and how to respond when rumors about investigators started circulating.
When the leaks first broke in September 2018, most of Tim’s involvement didn’t appear. Akela later explained that entire sections including conversations from groups like BBB and material involving figures such as Tim were deliberately withheld in order to protect a potential police investigation. Only Shadowwoof had the full set. Shadow eventually gave the complete logs to Douglas Spink, who then released them on Twitter under the hashtag #torturefiles, exposing names and content the initial leaks didn’t touch. That’s when Tim’s role as the cameraman came into sharper focus.
And so, after all the names, the logs, the chaos, we end where it began. Back with Tim Win and SnakeThing, the puppy they split between them, and the decision to leave it for dead. A single act of cruelty that set off the chain reaction leading to the 2018 zoosadist leaks. Everything that followed… the blackmail, the paranoia, the hunters, the leaks themselves… it all started with this moment.
It’s fitting that Tim’s name keeps circling back, always somewhere in the middle of the story. The leaks cracked open their hidden world of brutality, exposing people who thought they were untouchable. But the beginning and the end remain the same: a network of cruelty collapsing under the weight of its own secrets, brought down by the very horrors it tried to hide. Nothing stays hidden forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
The term “Kero leaks” comes from the unexpected inclusion of Kero the Wolf, a popular furry YouTuber, in the 2018 Zoosadist Leaks. His presence in the files drew significant attention from both the furry community and the broader internet.
However, Kero’s inclusion was purely coincidental. Akela only had a small window (about two hours) to export logs from the Telegram accounts of Snakething. The chats were exported quickly and somewhat randomly. Kero’s ‘Yami’ account was recognized by Akela from another chat and included because his username stood out, not because he was originally a target.
At the time, Akela didn’t even know who Kero was, but once the files were published the involvement of a recognizable public figure made the leaks explode far beyond what Akela expected. As a result, some began referring to the case as the “Kero leaks” or “Kero and the zoo crew,” even though Kero was just one of many users exposed.
The person who leaked the files went by the pseudonym Zoodonym, better known as Akela. They gained access to SnakeThing’s Telegram accounts and exported what they could.
The leaks are incomplete because of the rushed conditions under which they were obtained. Akela only had a brief window of around two hours to export content from SnakeThing’s Telegram accounts before being booted off. He was using Telegram Desktop’s then-new HTML export tool, which allowed him to rapidly save chat logs from groups and private conversations.
Akela was only able to export some of the groups and DMs before losing access. He prioritized chats where he recognized names or suspected abuse but had to work fast and blind. In some cases, the exports were cut off mid-conversation or missed files entirely.
This article is certified “frighteningly accurate” by Akela himself. Much of what’s written here comes directly from private chat logs, first-hand accounts from those involved behind the scenes, and the raw files from the original 2018 zoosadist leaks. Where gaps existed, details were cross-referenced with investigators, archived conversations, and contemporaneous records to ensure the story reflects events as they actually unfolded.
As more material and testimony surface, this article may be continuously updated to include new findings or clarify existing details.
