California couple LaDonna and St. James Davis, who raised a chimp as a son, found LaDonna living in unsanitary conditions, allegedly exploited.

LaDonna and St. James Davis, a California couple who adopted a chimp named Moe in the 1960s, faced tragedy when LaDonna was found living in unsanitary conditions in 2018, allegedly exploited by unknown individuals. The couple had previously gained fame for their relationship with Moe, who they raised as a son. After a violent incident with escaped chimps in 2005, they lost Moe and later received a settlement. Their story underscores the vulnerability of the elderly to financial exploitation.

October 12, 2024
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