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Ohio woman found dead on Christmas may have been attacked by neighbor’s pigs
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio, was found dead on the steps of her porch on Dec. 25, the report said. Police officers were responding to a request for a welfare check after Rigney missed a holiday party. The officers also observed a large pig in the area, which belonged to a neighbor.
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 woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs on Christmas day, chief says
A woman was mauled and killed by her neighbor’s pigs on Christmas day, the Columbus-Post Dispatch reported. Rebecca Westergaard, of Pataskala, Ohio, died after she was attacked by two pigs wandering near her home. RELATED: Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
Ohio corrections officer killed on Christmas Day in 'inmate assault,' prison officials say
Andrew Lansing, a corrections officer at a prison in Chillicothe, Ohio, was killed Christmas Day in what state officials say was an "inmate assault."
Ohio corrections officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack: 'Beyond comprehension'
An inmate allegedly assaulted and killed a veteran corrections officer on Christmas Day at an Ohio prison, an attack authorities said was "beyond comprehension." Officer Andrew Lansing was attacked Wednesday at the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) in Chillicothe,
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."
Ohio police investigate whether pigs attacked, killed woman, reports say
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. Pataskala Police Chief Bruce Brooks identified the victim as Rebecca Westergaard,
Pataskala woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs in 'horrible situation'
The woman died after being attacked by two pigs who were roaming near her Mink Street home, according to Pataskala police.
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.
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Ohio corrections officer killed during inmate assault Christmas morning: ‘Made the ultimate sacrifice’
Authorities have released the identity of the inmate who is being accused of attacking and killing an Ohio veteran corrections officer on Christmas Day. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and ...
No weapon used in inmate assault that killed Ohio officer on Christmas - prisons director
Cannon, who did this — is just pure evil," Chambers-Smith said. An incident report from the Ohio Highway Patrol, ...
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Ohio state fire marshal urges safe disposal of Christmas trees after holidays
The state fire marshal says Ohioans should remove real Christmas trees soon after the holidays. As the trees dry out, the ...
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'It's a beaut, Clark!' Get your Christmas light fix at spots all over Ohio. See the maps
Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio. The Buckeye State has ...
Ohio prison officers pay tribute to co-worker beaten to death on Christmas Day
Hundreds of corrections officers stood at attention, saluting as the hearse carrying co-worker Andrew Lansing passed by Ross ...