Seminole Man Arrested for Transmission of Videos of Sexual Activity Involving Animals (25-057)

SEMINOLE – Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) arrested a Seminole man for Transmission of Videos of Sexual Activity Involving Animals.

On December 26, 2024, detectives began their investigation after receiving information that files involving bestiality were being accessed and shared via the internet. Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified the suspect as 53-year-old Jose Amadeo

According to detectives, the videos were of adult males and females engaging in intercourse with dogs and horses.

On May 21, 2025, detectives interviewed Amadeo, who admitted to viewing and transmitting the videos of bestiality. Amadeo was arrested and charged with ten counts of Sexual Activity Involving Animals. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:

Jose Amadeo (Suspect – Arrested)
DOB: 07/23/1971
Address: 9460 94th Street North, Seminole.
Charges: Ten counts of Sexual Activity Involving Animals