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Ohio Woman, 75, Killed and Partially Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas Day, Say Police
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, was found dead on the front steps of her Ohio home by police after being attacked by two pigs near the residence on Dec. 25, 2024
Elderly Ohio woman, 75, mauled to death and partially eaten by neighbor’s pigs on Christmas: police
An elderly Ohio woman is dead after she was attacked — and partially eaten — by her neighbor’s pigs in a horrifying Christmas day tragedy, according to police.
Ohio police investigate whether pigs attacked, killed woman, reports say
PATASKALA, Ohio — A 75-year-old woman was found dead on the front porch of her home and police are investigating whether it was the result of an attack by pigs from a neighbor’s residence, reports say.
Ohio woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs on Christmas day, chief says
The 75-year-old woman was reportedly attacked by two pigs roaming near her home in central Ohio. Her body was found partially eaten, police say.
Woman Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs in Fatal Christmas Attack
Police are unsure if a crime has been committed because the animals were livestock: "If it was a pit bull [dog] … then we would know the answer right away."
Woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs
A central Ohio woman was mauled, killed and partially eaten by her neighbor's pigs on Christmas Day, according to the city's police chief.
Ohio Authorities Unsure Who To Charge After Pigs Maul Woman To Death On Christmas
A 75-year-old woman was mauled to death by two pigs on Christmas Day in Ohio and law enforcement are unsure about what will happen to them or their owner.
Neighbor’s pigs suspected after 75-year-old woman found dead on her porch
The coroner's office says the victim died from bleeding out due to extensive superficial injuries by livestock animals.
Ohio woman mauled to death, partially eaten by neighbor’s pigs
An Ohio woman was mauled to death and partially eaten by her neighbor’s pigs, police said. The 75-year-old woman was attacked on Christmas Day in Pataskala, police chief Bruce Brooks said. Police were called to perform a welfare check on Rebecca Westergaard after she did not arrive as planned at her niece’s home.

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