Police in Lafourche Parish say a report of a man abusing a little girl uncovered bestiality in a Thibodaux home.
Phillip Babin and Hailey Mire are charged with bestiality and child cruelty.
"Babin had reportedly struck Mire's daughter in the face with a curtain rod, which led to injuries. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Babin's arrest for second degree cruelty to a juvenile."
After the arrest, cops searched the couple's home.
"Detectives obtained a search warrant for Babin and Mire's residence. During the search, they recovered several digital devices belonging to Mire and Babin, which contained videos of sexual acts involving a dog."
Cop booked them both.
"Babin was charged with 36 counts of sexual abuse of an animal in addition to his initial charge of second degree cruelty to a juvenile. His bail is set at $360,000. Mire was charged with 47 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and obstruction of justice. Her bail is set at $520,000."
