UPDATE: Mississippi Woman To Serve At Least 4 Years for Bestiality & Animal Cruelty
We enthusiastically welcome the strong sentencing from the first trial of Denise Nicole Frazier who was arrested twice after footage of her sexually abusing dogs in Mississippi was shared on social media starting in 2023.
On Jan. 24, 2025, Frazier, who potentially faced up to 10 years of incarceration, was given a 10-year sentence (4 years in prison followed by 5 years of probation and a remaining court debt of $2,615.51 for her crimes in Forrest County, Mississippi). If she fails the conditions of her probation, she will be imprisoned for 6 additional years on top of the 4 years.
She had been released on bond for her initial crimes against animals committed in Jones County, Mississippi, which we did an alert about, but committed new crimes against animals in Forrest County, leading to her bail being revoked and to a speedy trial in Forrest County. She is serving her time at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility while awaiting further prosecution for her crimes in Jones County, Mississippi.
Frazier has her pending case in Jones County, Mississippi, where she was first identified as a suspect. This first sentencing (for her 2nd arrest) is a step toward justice, but the fight isn’t over — we are still pushing for full accountability in Jones County, where Frazier’s abuse first came to light.
Jones County Sheriff's Deputy Regina Newton launched an investigation after receiving disturbing information from a concerned citizen. Authorities later obtained additional video evidence showing Frazier engaged in unnatural intercourse with a German Shepherd. Officials confirmed that three separate dogs appeared in multiple videos. These victims were rescued and received veterinary care. No evidence was found to suggest that Frazier was coerced into making the videos.
Crimes against animals don’t exist in isolation — individuals who commit bestiality are often linked to other forms of criminal behavior. Animal victims often suffer physical injuries and behavioral issues that can make it difficult for them to adjust to a normal home. We will continue to demand justice to protect animals and the wider community wherever there is a need we can address.
