Notable Ape Attacks by Species

Let't talk Chimps

Moe 2005

1967, an orphan chimp relocated from Tanzania to California and raised as chimp son by St. James and LaDonna Davis

1977, 10 year old Moe bites woman's finger. Court case mysteriously dismissed

1998, now in his 20s, Moe escapes. He resisted arrest and mauled police vehicle and police officer's hand.

1999, Moe bites off intrusive finger of female visitor. "The Davises claimed that the woman wore red polish on her fingernails, and Moe may have mistaken them for his favorite licorice."

1999,A middle-aged chimp son sent to monkey prison.

2005, St. James and LaDonna chimp attack. Parents attacked on Chimp son’s birthday by 2 fellow inmate chimps.

2008, Moe the chimp escapes into the mountains of California. Very likely still at large.

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