CONVICTED (2020) | serial zoophile Shane Taylor-Waters, aka Shane Waters or Shane Taylor, born 4 May 1980, Elizabeth Street, Accrington BB5 0HH – raped numerous chickens, of which at least 15 died; had sexual intercourse with a Great Dane; previous convictions for raping a horse and donkey.
Waters, whose previous convictions for similar offences go back as far as 1997, admitted to police that he could not control his ‘urges’ when it came to sexual intercourse with animals. His victims included his own dog – a Great Dane – despite the fact she would bite him while he was raping her.
Prosecutor Barbara Webster said that the defendant had pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a chicken, a dog and burglary.
He was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his crimes.
Taylor-Waters’ actions came to the attention of the police on September 18, 2020, after the owner of Lower Holker Farm in Accrington found four dead and several unwell-looking chickens in a shed on his premises.
He later checked his CCTV and could see a man entering one of his chicken sheds, which had been bolted closed, and remaining inside the building for around 20 minutes.
Ms Webster said: “After he had reviewed the CCTV he went back in and found 11 dead chickens. He formed the view that something sexual had happened to them.”
The police were contacted and subsequently the RSPCA were sent to the premises to carry out an investigation. Eight chickens were taken away for examination and two were found to have traces of Taylor-Waters inside them.
He was later identified and visited by police, where he made full and frank admissions from the outset, stating ‘I need help, I know what you’re on about. I just get these urges.’”
After his arrests for the offences against the chickens, an examination was carried out upon Taylor-Waters’ dog, where traces of semen were found.
Ms Webster said: “In his interview, the defendant admitted going onto the farm intending having sex with the chickens.
“He admitted he had been on the farm on nine previous occasions and told officers he would say sorry to the chickens when he was finished.
“He also admitted to having sexual intercourse with his Great Dane at his address. He said he knew she didn’t like it and would growl and bite him.”
Sentencing, Judge Sara Dodd imposed a criminal behaviour order upon Waters, banning him from owning or keeping animals.
Judge Dodd said: “This is a case which is as unusual as it is disturbing. On two occasions on the 18th and 19th of September you broke into chicken sheds at the farm.
“You penetrated the anus of a number of chickens and ejaculated. As I understand it at least 15 died as a result of your sordid sexual activity.
“Those who kept the chickens are understandably horrified and appalled by what you have done.
“When the police attended to arrest you, your dog was examined. Your semen was found in the vagina. You would go on to accept intercourse with your dog took place on 5-6 occasions over previous months.
“I have no doubt that anybody hearing the details of this case will be disturbed. Your conduct is distressing and deeply worrying.
“It is said on your behalf that you want to seek help for your urges, as you described them to the police. You were given that opportunity previously but that has not stopped your offending.”
A restraining order stopping Taylor-Waters from approaching Lower Holker Farm was also imposed, and he must sign the sexual offenders register.
RSPCA inspector Demi Hodby said: “A farmer in the Accrington area called the RSPCA to investigate his concerns about a number of chicken deaths at his premises in September.
“Tests carried out on the bodies revealed a number of chickens had been sexually abused which had led to their deaths.
“The RSPCA worked with Lancashire police to identify the offender who was captured on CCTV entering the premises. A man from Accrington was arrested at his home address on October 21.
“The RSPCA removed a dog from the address and she is now in the care of the animal charity where she will remain until she is ready to be rehomed.”
Sentencing: 30 months in jail. Indefinite ban on owning animals.
Update | March 2023
Taylor-Waters was jailed for 12 months after being caught entering horse stables “with intent to commit a sexual offence”.
Officers were called at around 12.40am on May 16, 2022, by the owner of the stable block to say he had found Taylor-Walters crouched behind his horse.
Taylor-Waters was arrested on suspicion of burglary and said to police: “I’m in an unstable situation.
“I’ve tried getting medication for it. I’m on licence.
“I have an unusual habit.”
When Taylor-Waters was further arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, he said: “I thought about doing it. Then thought better.”
Absolutely Sickening.
What A Very Disturbed Individual.
I don’t even think this person, is safe to be let out on the street.
He should be kept in a Mental Institution.
This man is a vile predator and I would be happy to hear he has been punished in prison – his punishment is a joke!!!