Posted on September 30, 2011 by Colleen Lynn

2011 Dog Bite Fatality: 20-Month Old Child Killed by Aunt's Pit Bulls in West Haven

Pit Bull Owner Charged UPDATE 12/22/11: The Hartford Courant reports that the owner of three pit bulls that mauled to death Nevaeh Bryant has been charged with criminally negligent homicide, first-degree reckless endangerment and risk of injury to a minor, according to police. Erica Hobdy, 30, of 127 Leete Street, was the baby's aunt. Hobdy left the child in a room away from her pit bulls then walked to a nearby store. In this time, the pit bulls "somehow" got out and attacked a… [Read full blog post]

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Colleen Lynn

2011 Dog Bite Fatality: Four Pit Bulls Maul New Mexico Woman to Death

Margaret Salcedo, 48-years old, was brutally killed by four pit bulls on Easter Sunday Dog Owners Jailed UPDATE 10/19/11: In a sudden turn of events, the couple whose pit bulls mauled Margaret Salcedo to death Easter Sunday were jailed yesterday after two persons from Child Protective Services came forward with new information about the dogs. Joseph Hardiman, 40-years old, and his wife Maria Angelica "Angie" Hardiman, 32-years old, face charges of conspiracy and four fe… [Read full blog post]

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Colleen Lynn

2011 Dog Bite Fatality: Frankfort Girl Mauled to Death by Pet Rottweiler

Katrina Mitchell was charged with endangerment after her rottweiler killed her baby. Under the Influence UPDATE 07/16/11: New details emerged in the criminal case against Katrina Mitchell. A police affidavit filed in court Friday stated that Mitchell began drinking beer about 3 pm that afternoon. Tests done later that night showed her blood alcohol level to be about .30, over three times the legal driving limit in Maine. Mitchell also tested positive for THC (marijuana)… [Read full blog post]

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Colleen Lynn

Attorney Comments After Judge Throws Out Felony Charges in Fatal Dog Attack Case

Jerry Yates daughter, Jami Southard, and flowers placed where his life ended. Dead Men Tell No Tales archived Calaveras County, CA - On March 22, Recordnet.com reported that Calaveras County Superior Court Assigned Judge Thomas A. Smith ruled that Sheryl Sellers would not face trial on felony charges after the mauling death of Jerry Yates. The judge cited California Penal Code Section 399, which requires prosecutors to prove that the person killed by vicious dogs took "re… [Read full blog post]