In a federal suit, Jose Merced, 45, alleges city officials denied him a permit to perform Santeria ceremonies with animal sacrifice inside his home, even though people outside would not have been ...

The police in Galveston believe the animals were killed in a Santeria animal sacrifice ritual. Apparently, Galveston Beach has been used for animal sacrifices in the past as this isn’t the first time ...

When and Where the Remains Were Found Around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, February 5, a beach goer in Galveston stumbled across the remains of two goats, three chickens and a pigeon. The goats were missing their ...

Caldwell said it appears the animals were killed as part of a Santeria animal sacrifice ceremony. The ceremony reportedly took place on the beach across the street from the Galveston Island ...

Santeria followers are known to practice ritual animal sacrifice, which is permitted under Florida Statutes “to protect freedom of religion.” ...

Police in Tybee Island, Georgia, are investigating a reported animal sacrifice after two animals were found beheaded on the beach next to solo cups filled with blood last week.