Pataskala woman died from blood loss after being mauled by pigs, deputy coroner says
Deputy Coroner Dr. C. Jeff Lee said Rebecca Westergaard, 75, of Pataskala, died from blood loss because of extensive superficial wounds on her legs.
'Horrible situation': Woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs in Pataskala, Ohio
The woman died after being attacked by two pigs who were roaming near her home, according to Pataskala police.
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.
Autopsy confirms Pataskala woman died from blood loss after pigs mauled her legs
An autopsy has determined that a 75-year-old Pataskala woman died after she was mauled by pigs. Deputy Licking County Coroner C. Jeff Lee told WOSU on Thursday that Rebecca Westergaard died at her Mink Street home from a loss of blood. Lee says that was because of injuries to the lower part of her legs caused by the animals.
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, 75, Killed and Partially Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas Day, Say Police
Rebecca Westergaard Rigney was reportedly attacked by pigs "roaming" near her home during the holidays, according to reports
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 woman killed and partially eaten by neighbor’s pig, police say
An Ohio woman was attacked, killed, and partially eaten at her home by her neighbor’s pigs on Christmas Day, according to police. Officials found the body of Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, in her Pataskala home following a welfare check request. She failed to make it to her niece’s home on December 25.
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.
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The woman died after being attacked by two pigs who were roaming near her Mink Street home, according to Pataskala police.
Autopsy pending as questions linger about Pataskala woman's death and pigs' involvement
We continue to dig and uncover more information on the ongoing investigation into Rebecca Westergaard’s,75, death.She was a Pataskala woman was found dead on he ...
Elderly woman, 75, killed and eaten by neighbour's pigs in horror Christmas Day attack
Investigators believe 75-year-old Rebecca Westergaard Rigney was killed and eaten by pigs at her home in rural Ohio - but ...
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Pataskala woman mauled, killed by neighbor's pigs in 'horrible situation'
Rebecca Westergaard, 75, of Pataskala, died after being attacked by two pigs that were roaming near her Mink Street home, Pataskala Police Chief Bruce Brooks told The Dispatch on Monday.