2023 Unreported Dog Bite Fatality: Family Files Federal Lawsuit After Woman Killed by Son's Known Vicious Dogs

Estela Manteca died after being attacked by her son's known vicious dogs. The Complaint Pharr, TX - On January 3, 2025, a daughter and a granddaughter of a 91-year old woman killed by her son's pack of vicious dogs in 2023 filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Pharr, Texas seeking $100 million in damages. The plaintiffs brought the action against the city "for the gross failure of its public works division to protect Estela Manteca from a foreseeable and preventable attac… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Dog 'Busted Out of a Kennel,' Attacked and Killed 2-Year Old Girl in Wichita Falls, Texas

Anaya Davis was killed by a pit bull after it busted out of a kennel and attacked her on Sunday. Two People Charged UPDATE 01/27/25: Two people were arrested Monday in connection to the pit bull mauling death of 2-year old Anaya Davis on December 29, according to Wichita Falls Police Public Information Officer Brian Arias. Deidre Jo Wheeler, 34, and Lacharles Demaio Ramsey, 35, each face multiple charges of abandoning, endangering a child and both have criminal histories dat… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Ohio Woman and Dog Killed by Vicious Dogs in Condominium Complex; Owners Found Guilty of Manslaughter

A woman, 73, was killed by vicious dogs at her condominium complex in Ashville. Other people and dogs were also attacked. The dogs had a history of violence, including killing dogs previously. Mother and Son Sentenced UPDATE 04/02/25: On Wednesday, a mother and son were sentenced to over 10 years in prison in connection to the mauling death of Jo Echelbarger. Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Chafin sentenced Susan Withers and her son Adam to the maximum allow… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Schenectady Man Killed by Pit Bulls Behind Residence in Albany; Police Officer Fires on Vicious Dogs

James Provost, 60-years old, was killed by pit bulls behind a residence in Albany, New York. Felony Indictment UPDATE 01/05/25: On Friday, Omar Daniels, 44, was arrested in connection to the death of James Provost, 60. Daniels was indicted for one count of second-degree manslaughter, one count of criminally negligent manslaughter and three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. On October 6, 2024, officers responded to the backyard of 594 Central Avenue after reports… [Read full blog post]