2011 Dog Bite Fatality: Colusa Woman Mauled to Death by Pet Pit Bull-Mix
Linda Leal, 51-years old, was mauled to death by her pit bull-mix.
Alive During Mauling
UPDATE 01/05/11: The Colusa County Coroner's Office reported that the victim was alive during the mauling. The time of death has not been determined and the cause of death is pending toxicology tests. Sheriff's Lt. Shane Maxey said the toxicology tests are needed "to make sure she didn't have something in her system that put her in that position." But it is unclear what position Maxey means… [Read full blog post]