Fatality citations ::

Dog bite fatality citations were gathered through media accounts at the time of the occurrence or found through Internet archives. Copies of news articles are available upon request.

2011 victims

  • Todd Hansen, "Colusa woman may have been killed by own dog," Appeal-Democrat, January 4, 2011 (www.appeal-demoncrat.com)
  • Dave Marquis, "Colusa woman killed in possible dog mauling," News10, January 5, 2011 (www.news10.net)
  • Todd Hansen, "Colusa woman was alive before dog mauling," Appeal-Democrat, January 5, 2011 (www.appeal-demoncrat.com)
  • Todd Hansen, "Colusa woman alive when pet mauled her," Appeal-Democrat, January 7, 2011 (www.appeal-demoncrat.com)
  • Chris Dyches, "Girl dies after pit bull attack, grandmother severely injured," WBTV.com. January 12, 2010 (www.wbtv.com)
  • "5-year-old dies from pit bull attack; grandmother injured," WCNC.com January 12, 2011 (www.wcnc.com)
  • "Police Promise Full Investigation After Deadly Pit Bull Attack On 5-Year-Old Girl," WSOCTV.com, January 12, 2011 (wsoctv.com)
  • Cleve R. Wootson, "US girl, 5, mauled to death by pit bulls," 9 News, January 13, 2011 (www.news.ninemsn.com)
  • "Could dog attack have been avoided?" Union Weekly County, January 14, 2011 (www.unionweeklycounty.com)
  • Chris Dyches, "Funeral planned Monday for girl killed in pit bull attack," WBTV.com. January 17, 2010 (www.wbtv.com)
  • Steve Lyttle, "Waxhaw panel will study dog control law," Charlotte Observer, January 19, 2011 (www.charlotteobserver.com)
  • Caryn Little, "Dog Owner Charged in Pit Bull Death," Fox Charlotte, January 26, 2011 (www.foxcharlotte.com)
  • "Family of 5-year-old killed by pit bulls gets $20K settlement," WCNC.com, Ffebruary 8, 2012 (www.wcnc.com)
  • "SC girl killed by dog at grandfather's home," WISTV.com, January 24, 2011 (www.wistv.com)
  • "9-year-old Killed in Dog Attack," GWToday.com, January 24, 2011 (www.gwdtoday.com)
  • Coty McGinnis, "Nine-Year-Old Edgefield County Girl Killed By Family Dog," News Channel 6, January 24, 2011 (www2.wjbf.com)
  • Bianca Cain, "Funeral is today for girl killed by pet dog," The Augusta Chronicle, January 26, 2011 (chronicle.augusta.com)
  • "Man dies from dog attack in Pontotoc County," NEMS360.com, January 26, 2011 (www.nems360.com)
  • "Man Dies Following Pitbull Attack," WCBI.com, January 26, 2011 (www.wbci.com)
  • Danza Johnson, "Pit bulls kill Pontotoc County man," NEMS360.com, January 27, 2011 (www.nems360.com)
  • Danza Johnson, "No criminal charges against dogs' owner yet after pit bull attack," NEMS360.com, January 28, 2011 (www.nems360.com)
  • "Man’s death by pit bulls ruled accidental," NEMS360.com, January 31, 2011 (www.nems360.com)
  • Tonya Brown, "One person killed in dog attack, another hurt," Carolina Live, February 17, 2011 (www.carolinalive.com)
  • "Police investigate apparent fatal dog attack," WMBFNews.com, February 17, 2011 (www.wmbfnews.com)
  • "Dogs Kill Woman, Owner Injured (with photos from the scene)," Dillon Herald Online, February 17, 2011 (www.dillonheraldonline.com)
  • "Deputies: 2 dogs fatally maul SC woman, hurt owner," FoxNews.com, February 18, 2011 (www.foxnews.com)
  • Alisha Laventure, "Family member speaks out after aunt mauled by dogs," Live5News.com, February 24, 2011 (www.live5news.com)
  • Fritz Kulg, "10-day-old baby boy dies after being mauled by family pit bull, Kalamazoo police say," Mlive.com, February 19, 2011 (www.mlive.com)
  • Fritz Kulg, "UPDATE: Police on scene where 10-day-old baby boy was mauled by pit bull, neighbor says mother came out of house screaming," Mlive.com, February 19, 2011 (www.mlive.com)
  • Lindsay Kus, "Police: No Negligence in Fatal Pit Bull Attack on Baby," Fox 17, February 19, 2011 (www.fox17online.com)
  • "Infant-killing pit bull euthanized," Wood 8 TV, February 21, 2011 (www.woodtv.com)
  • Fritz Kulg, "UPDATE: Mother was sleeping when pit bull attacked napping baby; police say no signs of negligence," Mlive.com, February 21, 2011 (www.mlive.com)
  • Rex Hall Jr., "Police report details fatal mauling of infant by pit bull in Kalamazoo," Kalamazoo Gazette, June 3, 2011 (www.mlive.com)
  • Jason Kristufek, "Girl Killed After Being Attacked By Two Dogs," KCRG-TV9, March 5, 2011 (www.kcrg.com)
  • Jillian Petrus, "Delaware County Town Still In Shock After Fatal Dog Attack," KCRG-TV9, March 6, 2011 www.kcrg.com)
  • Nicole Paseka, "Hopkinton grieves girl's death after dog attack," Des Moines Register, March 7, 2011 (www.desmoinesregister.com)
  • Nicole Paseka, "Register exclusive: Teen describes trying to rescue girl mauled by dogs," Des Moines Register, March 7, 2011 (www.desmoinesregister.com)
  • Dave Franzman, "Family of Child Killed in Hopkinton Dog Attack Speak Out," KCRG-TV9, March 7, 2011 (www.kcrg.com)
  • Nicole Paseka, "Funeral arrangements set for girl mauled by dog [photo of toddler]," Des Moines Register, March 8, 2011 (www.desmoinesregister.com)
  • Melissa Pinion-Whitt, "San Bernardino woman dies following dog attack," The San Bernardino Sun, March 9, 2011 (www.sbsun.com)
  • Michael Sullivan, "Man killed by pack of dogs," Gallup Independent, December 9, 2010 (www.gallupindependent.com)
  • "Starved Dogs Mauled Man Near Gallup," KOAT.com, December 10, 2010 (www.koat.com)
  • Associated Press, "Autopsy finds NM man, 55, died of dog bites after being found lying by road surrounded by pack," The Washington Post, March 30, 2011 (www.washingtonpost.com)
  • Nok-Noi Ricker, "Frankfort girl, 7 months, mauled to death by family’s Rottweiler," Bangor Daily News, April 13, 2011 (www.bangordailynews.com)
  • Abigail Curtis, "Frankfort girl, 7 months, mauled to death by family’s Rottweiler (modified)," Bangor Daily News, April 13, 2011 (www.bangordailynews.com)
  • "Rottweiler blamed in Maine baby's death," The Kennebec Journal, April 13, 2011 (www.kjonline.com)
  • "Mom: Baby Attacked, Killed By Dog," WMTW.com, April 13, 2011(www.wmtw.com)
  • Kate Collins, "Mother of child mauled by family dog arrested in connection with death," Bangor Daily News, July 14, 2011 (www.bangordailynews.com)
  • Heather Steeves, "Police say woman was drunk and high when dog killed her daughter," Bangor Daily News, July 16, 2011 (www.bangordailynews.com)
  • Marsha Miller, "Local man killed in pit bull attack," The Ardmoreite, April 24, 2011 (www.ardmoreite.com)
  • Gan Matthews, "Pit Bull Attack Kills Carter County Man," News9.com, April 25, 2011 (www.newson6.com)
  • Luke Small, "Neighborhood Speaks Out After Dog Attack," KTEN.com, April 25, 2011 (www.kten.com)
  • Obituary, "Virgil Anthony ‘Tony’ Cantrell," The Ardmoreite, April 24, 2011 (www.ardmoreite.com)
  • "Woman mauled to death by pit bulls in New Mexico," Reuters, April 25, 2011 (www.reuters.com)
  • Joe Vigil, "Woman mauled to death by pit bulls in New Mexico," KOB.com, April 25, 2011 (www.kob.com)
  • Mara Gay, "Woman Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls in Truth or Consequences, NM," AOL News, April 26, 2011 (www.aolnews.com)
  • Joe Vigil, "4 dogs fatally maul Truth or Consequences woman," KOB.com, April 26, 2011 (www.kob.com)
  • Michael Sheridan, "Pack of pit bulls kill woman, Margaret Salcedo, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: cops," The Daily News, April 16, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com)
  • Sue Major Holmes, "New Mexico woman killed in attack by 4 dogs," Associated Press, April 26, 2011 (www.msnbc.com)
  • Jill Galus, "Woman Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls," KVIA.com, April 26, 2011 (www.kvia.com)
  • Cesar Rodriguez, "T or C Residents Demand Justice in Fatal Dog Mauling," KVIA, July 18, 2011 (www.kvia.com)
  • Ashley Meeks, "DA to discuss findings in dog attack," Las Cruces Sun-News, September 24, 2011 (www.lcsun-news.com)
  • Olivier Uyttebrouck, "No Charges Filed In Fatal Dog Mauling," ABQ Journal Online, September 29, 2011 (www.abqjournal.com)
  • Tracy Dingmann, "TorC dog owners charged with five felonies in woman's mauling death," KOB.com, October 18, 2011 (www.kob.com)
  • Rene Romo, "Couple Charged In Dog Mauling," ABQ Journal, October 19, 2011 (www.abqjournal.com)
  • Ashley Meeks, "Dog owners jailed in fatal Easter mauling," October 19, 2011 (www.scsun-news.com)
  • David Chiu, "Boy Mauled To Death by Pit Bull in Brooklyln," NBC New York, May 28, 2011 (www.nbcnewyork.com)
  • Pearl Gabel and Joe Kemp, "Brooklyn boy mauled to death inside his apartment by 'violent' pit bull, chaotic scene follows," Daily News, May 28, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com)
  • Jennifer Madison, "‘He ate my baby!’ Mother watches in horror as family’s pet dog mauls her four-year-old son to death ," Daily Mail, May 28, 2011 (www.dailymail.com.uk)
  • Larry Celona, Aaron Feis and Daniel Edward Rosen, "Brooklyn boy killed by family dog," New York Post, May 28, 2011 (www.nypost.com)
  • Henrick Karoliszyn, Pearl Gabel and Joe Kemp, "Brooklyn boy mauled to death inside his apartment by 'violent' pit bull, chaotic scene follows," Daily News, May 28, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com) - 12:04pm update
  • Kevin Sheehan, Doug Auer and Candice M. Goive, "Dad bragged about dog that killed kid," New York Post, May 28, 2011 (www.nypost.com) - 3:49pm
  • Al Baker and Tim Stelloh, "Boy, 4, Is Mauled to Death by Dog in Brooklyn Home," New York Times,May 28, 2011 (www.nytimes.com)
  • Associated Press, "Boy, 4, Mauled To Death By Pit Bull In NYC," Official Wire, May 28, 2011 (www.officialwire.com)
  • Ruschell Boone, "NY1 Exclusive: Brooklyn Mom Breaks Silence In Fatal Dog Attack," NY1.com, May 29, 2011 (www.ny1.com)
  • Joe Jackson, Ben Chapman, Henrick Karoliszyn and Larry McShane, "Mutt that mauled 4-year-old to death was trained to kill by dead child's stepdad," Daily News, May 29, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com)
  • "Killer dog 'scared neighbours and ate family's pet rabbit before it ripped throat of young boy,'" Daily Mail, May 29, 2011 (www.dailymail.co.uk)
  • Kevin Sheehan, Doug Aure and Candice M. Goive, "Beau's deadly kennel, New York Post, May 29, 2011 (www.nypost.com)
  • Michael Daly, 'Neighbors' premonitions of doom became reality after 'monster dog' rips apart little boy," Daily News, May 29, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com)
  • Henrick Karoliszyn, "Tot mauled to death by pooch was often alone with killer dog, neighbors say," Daily News, May 30, 2011 (www.nydailynews.com)
  • "Children’s Services To Probe Death Of Brooklyn 4-Year-Old Killed By Dog," CBS New York, June 1, 2011 (www.newyork.cbslocal.com)
  • Jonas Beals, "DID MAN'S DOGS KILL HIM?" The Free Lance-Star, June 13, 2011 (www.fredericksburg.com)
  • Jonas Beals, "Police: Dog killed man," The Free Lance-Star, June 13, 2011 (www.fredericksburg.com)
  • Keith Epps, "Dog blamed for owner's death," The Free Lance-Star, June 14, 2011 (www.fredericksburg.com)
  • "Teenager finds his father in blood-spattered living room mauled to death by his pet pit bull," Daily Mail, June 15, 2011 (www.dailymail.co.uk)
  • "Hawthorne Man Severely Injured by Dogs," Putnam County Sherrif's Office, June 6, 2011 (www.pcso.us)
  • Cindy Swirko, "Hawthorne man badly mauled by neighbor's dogs," Gainsville.com, June 10, 2011 (www.gainsville.com)
  • "Next 48 hours critical for dog attack victim," WTEV, June 12, 2011 (www.actionnewsjax.com)
  • "Friends: Man May Not Survive Dog Attack," News4Jax.com, June 12, 2011 (www.news4jax.com)
  • Dana Treen and Jim Schoetter, "Prior dog bites and dog fight at home where Hawthorne man mauled by pit bulls," The Florida Times Union, June 12, 2011 (www.jacksonville.com)
  • Julie Martin, "Officials probe Hawthorne pit bull attack," Palatka Daily News, June 15, 2011 (www.palatkadailynews.com)
  • Cindy Swirko, "Man, 74, dies days after being mauled by dogs," Gainsville.com, June 15, 2011 (www.gainsville.com)
  • "Pit bull attack victim dies," WTEV, June 15, 2011 (www.actionnewsjax.com)
  • Jim Schoetter, "Putnam County man mauled by pit bulls dies," The Florida Times Union, June 15, 2011 (www.jacksonville.com)
  • Dana Treen, "2 indicted in dog-mauling death of Putnam County man in June," The St. Augustine Record, November 16, 2011 (www.staugustine.com)
  • "Mother and son charged in connection with pit bull attack on Putnam County man," The St. Augustine Record, November 16, 2011 (www.staugustine.com)
  • Associated Press, "VIRGINIA: Infant dies after relative's dog bites him," Delmarvanow.com, June 30, 2011 (www.selmaranow)
  • Jon Burkett, "Six-month-old boy bitten by dog dies," June 30, 2011 (www.wtvr.com)
  • Tara Morgan, "Chesterfield police reveal new details in death of baby," NBC 12, June 30, 2011 (www.nbc12.com)
  • Mark Bowes and Bill McKelway, "6-month-old boy dies after being bitten by dog in Chesterfield," Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 30, 2011 (www2.timesdispatch.com)
  • "Dog that killed baby came from abuse case in Ga.," NBC 12, July 1, 2011 (www.nbc12.com)
  • Bill McKelway, "Investigation continues in fatal dog attack in Chesterfield," Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 1, 2011 (www2.timesdispatch.com)
  • Angela Pellerano, "Hundreds pray for dog that killed a child," July 8, 2011 (www.wtvr.com)
  • Nick Dutton, "Source: Six-month-old died from single dog bite," July 8, 2011 (www.wtvr.com)
  • "Medical Examiner Rules Baby's Death Accidental," Richmond.com, July 12, 2011 (www.richmond.com)
  • Mark Bowes, "No charges in death of infant bitten by dog," Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 14, 2011 (www2.timesdispatch.com)
  • Michael Paul Williams, "Williams column: Outrage over euthanized dog misplaced," Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 15, 2011 (www2.timesdispatch.com)
  • Lynne Terry, "Family dog kills 11-month-old during July 4th gathering in Nehalem," The Oregonian, July 5, 2011 (www.oregonlive.com)
  • Lynne Terry, "Family gathering in Nehalem ends in tragedy when dog kills baby," The Oregonian, July 5, 2011 (www.oregonlive.com)
  • Bill Roberson (submitter), "Deputies: Family's bulldog mauls toddler to death," Oregon City KATU, July 5, 2011 (oregoncity.katu.com)
  • Michael Rollins, "Bulldog kills baby, injures 3 in Nehalem," KGW.com, July 5, 2011 (www.kgw.com)
  • "FAMILY DOG KILLS 1-YEAR OLD BOY AT HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER," Sky Valley Chronicle, July 6, 2011 (www.skyvalleychronicle.com)
  • Fiona Roberts, "American bulldog mauls baby boy to death just three days before his first birthday," Daily Mail, July 6, 2011 (www.dailymail.com)
  • Lilian Kim, "Pregnant woman mauled to death by family pit bull," KGO-TV, August 11, 2011 (abclocal.go.com)
  • "Pit Bull Kills Pregnant Pacifica Woman," NBC Bay Area, August 12, 2011 (www.nbcbayarea.com)
  • Joshua Melvin, "Pregnant woman fatally mauled by her own pit bull in Pacifica," Mercury News, August 12, 2011 (www.mercurynews.com)
  • Associated Press, "Pregnant woman killed in pit bull attack," KEPRTV.com, August 12, 2011 (www.keprtv.com)
  • Joshua Melvin and Lisa Fernandez, "Pit bull mauling of pregnant Pacifica woman remains a mystery," Mercury News, August 12, 2011 (www.mercurynews.com
  • Justin Berton and Kevin Fagan," Pacifica tragedy renews pit-bull debate," San Francisco Chronicle, August 12, 2011 (www.sfgate.com)
  • Dan Schreiber, "Fatal Pacifica dog attack dredges up questions over pit bulls," The Examiner, August 14, 2011 (www.sfexaminer.com)
  • Lisa Fernandez, "Bite experts conclude pit bull 'Gunner' sole attacker of Pacifica woman," Mercury News, August 15, 2011 (www.mercurynews.com)
  • "Pregnant woman mauled to death by family pit bull was in campaign group arguing that the animals are safe," Daily Mail, August 18, 2011 (www.dailymail.com)
  • Damien Fletcher, "Pregnant woman who campaigned to show pit bulls are not dangerous is mauled to death by pet pit bull," Mirror, August 19, 2011 (www.mirror.co.uk)
  • Leah Randazzo, "Child Killed by Rottweiler in Ozark," KFSM, August 12, 2011 (www.5newsonline.com)
  • Associated Press, " Dog jumps fence, kills 4-year-old Arkansas boy," KAIT 8, August 12, 2011 (www.kait8.com)
  • Leah Randazzo & Heather Lewis, "Child Killed by Rottweiler in Ozark," KFSM, August 13, 2011 (www.5newsonline.com)
  • "Police: 4-Year-Old Killed By Rottweiler," 4029 TV, August 13, 2011 (www.4029tv.com)
  • "No Charges Likely In Fatal Dog Attack," 4029 TV, August 16, 2011 (www.4029tv.com)
  • Lindsey Tugman, "James Dowling dies after Rottweiler attack," Todays THV, August 17, 2011 (www.todaysthv.com)
  • "Officials Identify Arkansas Boy Killed By Dog," 4029 TV, August 18, 2011 (www.4029tv.com)
  • "Life-threatening injuries for Tucson man attacked by own pit bull," Arizona Daily Star, August 3, 2011 (www.azstarnet.com)
  • "Man bit in neck by his dog; suffers life-threatening injuries," KOLD, August 3, 2011 (www.kold.com)
  • Som Lisaius, "Dog attack victim goes through two surgeries, dozens of pints of blood," KOLD, August 4, 2011 (www.kold.com)
  • Craig Smith, "Pit bull attack victim clings to life. Dog will be destroyed," KGUN9, August 5, 2011 (www.kgun9.com)
  • Sono Wasu, "Son of dog-attack victim: 'I'm going to euthanize the dog'," KOLD, August 5, 2011 (www.kold.com)
  • "Family speaks out as victim recovers from being mauled by his own dog," KVOA, August 5, 2011 (www.kvoa.com)
  • Jessica Chapman, "Pit bull owners speak out, defending dogs," KGUN9, August 6, 2011 (www.kgun9.com)
  • "Southern Arizona Red Cross needs blood," Fox 11, August 8, 2011 (www.fox11az.com)
  • Jessica Chapman, "Pit bull attack victim now an amputee," KGUN9, August 14, 2011 (www.kgun9.com)
  • "Pit bull attack victim loses left arm," KOLD, August 14, 2011 (www.kold.com)
  • "Pit bull attack victim dies," KVOA, August 23, 2011 (www.kvoa.com)
  • Claire Doan, "Hundreds remember, celebrate life of pit bull victim," KGUN9, August 27, 2011 (www.kgun9.com)
  • Alexandra Wigglesworth, "Carmen Ramos: Deadly pit bulls had troubled home," Metro.us, August 31, 2011 (www.metro.us.)
  • Allison Steele, "Husband says couple's 5 pit bulls mauled his wife to death," Philly.com, September 1, 2011 (www.philly.com)
  • Todd Quinones, "Philadelphia Dog Mauling Spawns Investigation Into Animal Control," CBS Philly, September 1, 2011 (Philadelphia.cbslocal.com)
  • Regina Medina, "Son blames PSPCA for death," Philly.com, September 1, 2011 (www.philly.com)
  • Dan Stamm, Kelly Bayliss and Elyse Madison, "Woman Mauled by Pit Bulls: Medical Examiner," NBC Philadelphia, September 2, 2011 (www.nbcphiladelphia.com)
  • Robert Moran, "Woman was killed by dogs, autopsy finds," Philly.com, September 2, 2011 (www.philly.com)
  • "5 dogs removed from home when NC infant dies after attack," WECT.com, August 31, 2011 (www.wmbfnews.com)
  • "9-Day-Old Dies After Dog Attack in NC," WGHP-TV, August 31, 2011 (www.myfox8.com)
  • "Investigators release few details about 9-day-old mauled by dog," WWAY3, September 1, 2011 (www.wwaytv3.com)
  • "Newborn's father was in jail when dogs killed child in Bladen County," Fay Observer, September 2, 2011 (www.fayobserver.com)
  • "Family of baby killed by dogs devastated by loss," WWAY3, September 2, 2011 (www.wwaytv3.com)
  • "Funeral held Thursday for baby killed in dog attack," WTOC, September 3, 2011 (www.wtoc.com)
  • Nancy McCleary, "Bladen DA: Dog mauling death took toll on investigators," Fay Observer, September 19, 2011 (www.fayobserver.com)
  • Marissa Jasek, "FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: DA called special Grand Jury to indict mother of baby mauled," WWAY3, September 19, 2011 (www.wwaytv3.com)
  • Nancy McCleary, "Bladen DA: Dog mauling death took toll on investigators," Fay Observer, September 19, 2011 (www.fayobserver.com)
  • "Grandfather charged with involuntary manslaughter in Bladen County dog mauling case," Fay Observer, September 22, 2011 (www.fayobserver.com)
  • Hasti Taghi, "Infant Killed By Family Dog," Click2Houston.com, September 4, 2011 (www.click2houston.com)
  • Anita Hassan, "Dog attack injures newborn in NW Harris," Houston Chronicle., September 4, 2011 (www.chron.com)
  • "13-day-old baby killed in attack by family dog," KHOU.com, September 4, 2011 (www.khou.com)
  • Samica Knight, "Newborn killed by dog in Cypress," ABC13, September 4, 2011 (abclocal.go.com)
  • "Dog Mauling," KIAH, September 4, 2011 (www.39online.com)
  • Alexander Supgul, "Baby Fatally Mauled by Pit Bull Dog," My Fox Houston, September 4, 2011 (www.myfoxhouston.com)
  • Hallie Jordan and Anita Hassan, "Newborn dead after family dog attacks," Houston Chronicle, September 5, 2011 (www.chron.com)
  • Mike Morris, "Authorities identify newborn killed by dog," Houston Chronicle, September 5, 2011 (www.chron.com)
  • "Newborn Was Alone in the Room When Attacked By Family Dog," International Business Times, September 5, 2011 (www.ibtimes.com)
  • Damali Keith, "Expert Warns of Baby-Dog Interaction," My Fox Houston, September 5, 2011 (www.myfoxhouston.com)
  • Delania Trigg, "Woman dies in possible dog attack," Gainesville Daily Register, September 19, 2011 (www.gainesvilleregister.com)
  • "Valley View woman killed in dog attack," KXII.com, September 20, 2011 (www.kxii.com)
  • Jacquie Slater, "Toddler Killed in Pit Bull Attack," NBC Connecticut, September 30, 2011 (www.nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Susan Misur, "Pit bulls kill toddler in West Haven," New Haven Register, September 30, 2011 (www.registercitizen.com)
  • Associated Press, "Dogs fatally attack Connecticut toddler," Houston Chronicle, October 1, 2011 (www.chron.com)
  • "Pit bulls fatally maul Conn. toddler," UPI.com, October 1, 2011 (www.upi.com)
  • "UPDATE: Aunt of toddler killed in West Haven pit bull attack claims the dogs had no history of aggression," New Haven Register, October 1, 2011 (www.nhregister.com)
  • "Death of girl killed by pit bulls in West Haven accidental, medical examiner says (video)," New Haven Register, October 4, 2011 (www.shorelinetimes.com)
  • "Pit bulls' killing of Fairfield toddler an accident, state rules," ctpost.com, October 4, 2011 (www.ctpost.com)
  • Anne M. Amato, "Family of baby killed by pit bulls had history of tragedies," ctpost.com, October 4, 2011 (www.ctpost.com)
  • Susan Misur, "Owner of pit bulls involved in fatal attack also had trouble with previous pooch," New Haven Register, October 6, 2011 (www.middletownpress.com)
  • "West Haven Woman Charged In Pit Bull Mauling Death of 20-Month-Old," Hartford Courant, December 22, 2011 (www.courant.com)
  • "Aunt of mauled infant arrested," Connecticut Post, December 22, 2011 (www.ctpost.com)
  • Amanda Pinto, "West Haven woman arrested for September dog mauling incident that killed toddler (updated)," The Middletown Press, December 23, 2011 (www.middletownpress.com)
  • Travis Ruiz, "Amarillo newborn killed by Pitbull/Mastiff mix," ConnectAmarillo.com, October 3, 2011 (www.connectamarillo.com)
  • Travis Ruiz, " Officials: Mom asleep on couch when infant killed by family dog," ConnectAmarillo.com, October 4, 2011 (www.connectamarillo.com)
  • Aziza Musa, "Mom unsure how pit bull grabbed baby," Amarillo.com, October 4, 2011 (www.amarillo.com)
  • Angelina Perez, " Update: Family speaks out about newborn baby's death," News Channel 10, October 5, 2011 (www.newschannel10.com)
  • "South Houston Woman, 71, Attacked by Pit Bull Dogs," Click2Houston.com, November 11, 2011 (www.click2houston.com)
  • "South Houston woman attacked by pit bulls dies," Click2Houston.com, November 15, 2011 (www.click2houston.com)
  • "Charges unlikely in fatal pit bull attack," Click2Houston.com, November 16, 2011 (www.click2houston.com)
  • Sophia Vorayong, "White County man killed by pet pit bull," Journal and Courier, December 7, 2011 (www.jconline.com)
  • "Dog kills owner in White County home," WISHTV, December 7, 2011 (www.wisthtv.com)
  • Associated Press, "Pit bull mauls man to death in home," WANE, December 7, 2011 (www.wane.com)
  • Associated Press, "Indiana man killed by his own pit bull," Local 12," WKRC-TC, December 8, 2011 (www.local12.com)
  • Dustin Kass, "Coroner: Local man killed by pet pit bull," December 9, 2011 (www.pharostribune.com)
  • Bob Scott, "Man killed by dog was always 'upbeat,' sister says," Journal and Courier, December 10, 2011 (www.jconline.com)
  • Associated Press, "Man killed by pit bull had dog for years," WISHTV, December 10, 2011 (www.wisthtv.com)
  • "Pit bull owner attacked by own dogs in Rockford," Rockford Register Star, November 18, 2011 (www.rrstar.com)
  • "Woman Dies Following November Dog Attack/Seizure," WIFR.com, December 7, 2011 (www.wifr.com)
  • Associated Press, "Rockford woman dies after dog mauling," The Republic, December 7, 2011 (www.therepublic.com)
  • Mike Costello, "Woman attacked by dogs dies from injuries," WREX, December 7, 2011 (www.wrex.com)
  • Jeff Kolkey, "Animal Services: Pit bulls attacked Rockford woman," Rockford Register Star, December 7, 2011 (www.rrstar.com)
  • "Woman dies from Lowndes dog attack," The Valdosta Daily Times, December 8, 2011 (www.valdostadailytimes.com)
  • Jade Bulecza, "Woman dies after dog attack," WALB, December 8, 2011 (www.walb.com)
  • "Pit bull attacks and kills woman," The Valdosta Daily Times, December 8, 2011 (www.valdostadailytimes.com)
  • "Valdosta woman dies after dog attack," WCTV-TV, December 9, 2011 (www.wctv.com)
  • "Valdosta woman dies after dog attack," WCTV-TV, December 10, 2011 (www.wctv.com)
  • Jade Bulecza, "Woman mauled by dog is laid to rest," WALB, December 12, 2011 (www.walb.com)
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