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This new true crime documentary shows how Furry sleuths exposed an animal abuse ring

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The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster

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A new true crime documentary series is diving into the investigation that exposed a ring of animal abusers — though the heroes may not be who you'd expect.

The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster shows how a group of dedicated vigilantes from the Furry community banded together in 2018 to uncover the abuse, an event known to those in the fandom as “Furry Zoosadist Leaks." The four-part series highlights how the group, who dubbed themselves "The Furvengers," teamed with local law enforcement in Pennsylvania to take down the perpetrators.

The evidence was first leased by an account on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the name Zoodonym. It had been collected from a Telegram channel that contained messages forwarded from other channels in which members discussed violent bestiality, necrophilia, and animal snuff films. Those involved deleted their accounts after the information was made public, with one claiming their multi-factor authenticated account had been hacked.

The docu-series is directed and executive produced by Theo Love, who is known for The Legend of Cocaine Island. It is produced by Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions, which was behind projects such as Wise Guy: David Chase & The Sopranos and Tiger. Razan Ghalayini, Richard Perello, and Taylor Rogers also serve as executive producers, and Julia Lindau serves as producer.

The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster first premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York City. It will be available to watch on SundanceTV and Sundance Now on Thursday, July 17. Watch the exclusive clip below.

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Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics, and the IRE, the society of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Her first cover story, "Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world," has been nominated for Outstanding Print Article at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In her free time, Ryan likes watching the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.
Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics, and the IRE, the society of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Her first cover story, "Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world," has been nominated for Outstanding Print Article at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In her free time, Ryan likes watching the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.