Monthly Archives: April 2014

Pit Bull Attack Survivor Attends Court Hearing and The Universal Prayer for All Dog Mauling Victims

DHEC employee Eric Rogers seated at hearing, dog owner bottom right. Survivor Eric Rogers Dillon, SC - On February 3, an employee of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control was out on a work related call when he was viciously attacked by two pit bulls. At some point during the 20-minute attack, he was able to call 911. When deputies arrived, they shot and killed both dogs still engaged in the attack. His injuries were so severe he was placed into a medica… [Read full blog post]

2014 Dog Bite Fatality: Pit Bulls Suspected in Death of Elderly Kaufman Woman

Two pit bulls seized from Michael Hamilton's homespun breeding operation. Medical Examiner's Office UPDATE 04/15/14: The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the cause of death for Dorothy Hamilton as a "dog mauling." The Medical Examiner's report listed the cause of death as "dog mauling with lacerations and puncture wounds." On March 31, 85-year old Dorothy Hamilton was discovered dead in her living room by her son at approximately 4:46 pm. Police immediate… [Read full blog post]

2014 Dog Bite Fatality: Comal County Woman, 75, Dies After Pit Bull Attack

Jury Acquits Pit Bull Owners After Long-Delayed Trial Peter Lucas and Rachelle Kay Lucas were taken into custody on June 9, 2014. Couple Acquitted UPDATE 05/16/19: A Comal County jury acquitted a Canyon Lake couple in connection to the brutal dog mauling death of a woman in late 2013. Betty Clark, 75-years old, was viciously attacked by two loose pit bulls on December 21, 2013. She died of her injuries 16 days later, on January 6, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Clark nev… [Read full blog post]

2014 Dog Bite Fatality: San Antonio Woman, 83, Dies After Pit Bull Attack

Felony Charge, Owner Jailed UPDATE 12/12/14: In what may be the first felony charges brought by Bexar County officials under Lillian's Law, 34-year old Perla Rojas was indicted on November 24 on a charge of a dangerous dog attack leading to death, according to court records. The second-degree felony carries up to 20-years in prison if convicted. On March 31, Rojas' two pit bulls brutally attacked 83-year old Petra Aguirre in her own backyard. Aguirre died at University Hosp… [Read full blog post]