Two US men charged for allegedly using snakes, a lemur and a monkey for exotic photoshoots
Men allegedly used exotic animals for photoshoots featuring a ring of fire in a parking garage in Maryland
TL;DR
- Vernon Crowfey III and Jayden Evans were arrested in Maryland for allegedly using exotic animals in photoshoots.
- The photoshoots allegedly took place in a parking garage beneath Towson Town Center and featured models, exotic animals, and a ring of fire.
- The men allegedly obtained the animals, including a lemur and spider monkey, from North Carolina without a permit.
- Both men face 23 misdemeanor and felony charges, including animal cruelty and arson-related offenses.
- The lemur and spider monkey were found to be in improper living conditions and neglected.
- Crowfey claimed mall security gave permission for the photoshoot, including the fire element.
- The arrests coincide with the release of a documentary on the exotic wildlife trade.