16 year-old mauled to death in fenced-in backyard, no charges filed

[alang1216]

If the kid jumped off a bridge would you blame the bridge? Any teen knows a fence is there to keep him out. Give him a Darwin award and move on.

If the dogs get loose or a small child gets mauled, that's on the owner for being irresponsible.

As I said in my OP, should it be tantamount to a death sentence for jumping a fence into someone's backyard? Look, I get that the kid was in the wrong, but I disagree that he deserved to be mauled to death. Obviously, most here don't share my view.

He didn't deserve to be mauled but dog owner didn't deserve to be punished either.

 

[Anathema]

Do you agree? I'm not sure that I do. It seems inconsistent.

So a 16 year-old climbs a fence to get into someone's back yard. He is attacked by three dogs and later dies from his wounds. From what I've read elsewhere, the owner won't be charged because the dogs were secured in his backyard.

Ok, I get that.

However, should jumping into someone's backyard be tantamount to a death sentence by mauling? In my view and experience, dogs that will attack like that should NOT be out loose, even in one's backyard. After all, what if the dog gets loose? What if a small child, somehow, gets into the yard with the dog(s)?

I guess I'm of the opinion that the owner should be charged. Now, if he had broken into the guy's home, that's a different story. How about you?

Police: Teen Killed After Gruesome Dog Attack

Come on my property without permission and the dogs will be the least of your worries for injury.

The kid shouldn’t have been in the yard. The fence was there for a reason. It should probably have been marked, but apparently that’s not required by law in thst jurisdiction.

I sympathize with the kids parents but not with the kid.

 

[K9Buck]

Come on my property without permission and the dogs will be the least of your worries for injury.

Tell that to the judge or jury when you're getting sued - or worse.

 

[impuretrash]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

 

[Marion Morrison]

I had cops come up to my yard while searching for a criminal. They knew he wasn't in my yard by the 2 barking, snarling dogs.

I never did get that girl a leather jacket with spikey studs, she was badass.

Unfortunately, this guy's dogs will probably get put down.

i bet your cat didn't give a fuck.

She didn't. She was licking my big toe 5 mins later. Man! That made me cringe, but it was her way of showing affection, so I dealt with it. You ever had a sandpapery tongue licking the top of your big toe?

 

[toobfreak]

On another note, it's highly likely that NOBODY will insure that guy's property.

I'm on my way over right now to burn a cross on the guy's yard and demand he sell his home and move out of the community. Hell, even the state! There are no unfortunate accidents in today's world---- every contingency must be thought of, people must be perfect and there is no room for mistakes, accidents or second chances. Every little thing must be painstakingly litigated for years in court at great cost. Hopefully his employer will get wind of this incident and fire him from his job as well.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

If the kid jumped off a bridge would you blame the bridge? Any teen knows a fence is there to keep him out. Give him a Darwin award and move on.

If the dogs get loose or a small child gets mauled, that's on the owner for being irresponsible.

As I said in my OP, should it be tantamount to a death sentence for jumping a fence into someone's backyard? Look, I get that the kid was in the wrong, but I disagree that he deserved to be mauled to death. Obviously, most here don't share my view.

He didn't deserve to be mauled but dog owner didn't deserve to be punished either.

He deserved to be mauled. No different than if he was discovered by the homeowner and shot.

 

[K9Buck]

On another note, it's highly likely that NOBODY will insure that guy's property.

I'm on my way over right now to burn a cross on the guy's yard and demand he sell his home and move out of the community. Hell, even the state! There are no unfortunate accidents in today's world---- every contingency must be thought of, people must be perfect and there is no room for mistakes, accidents or second chances. Every little thing must be painstakingly litigated for years in court at great cost. Hopefully his employer will get wind of this incident and fire him from his job as well.

So if a little kid accidentally throws his ball into a fenced-in yard and jumps the fence to get it and gets mauled to death, it's "too bad" for the kid? I don't share that view.

 

[toobfreak]

On another note, it's highly likely that NOBODY will insure that guy's property.

I'm on my way over right now to burn a cross on the guy's yard and demand he sell his home and move out of the community. Hell, even the state! There are no unfortunate accidents in today's world---- every contingency must be thought of, people must be perfect and there is no room for mistakes, accidents or second chances. Every little thing must be painstakingly litigated for years in court at great cost. Hopefully his employer will get wind of this incident and fire him from his job as well.

So if a little kid accidentally throws his ball into a fenced-in yard and jumps the fence to get it and gets mauled to death, it's "too bad" for the kid? I don't share that view.

Strawman argument. This was not just some little fence you could "jump." And it was not open to just walk in. Further, it had three big dogs in it. I don't know about you, but I was raised to know that need does not give right. Why would I be playing ball right next to a fenced property? And if my ball DID go in there in your fantasy hypothetical, rather than try to break in against all reason, ethical behavior and common sense, I might try going around to the front door, knocking on it and telling the owners my ball was in their locked back yard and asking if they could get it for me.

Bottom line: Kid had no business being in that yard at that time. He went out of his way and gambled and paid the price. It's unfortunate, it's too bad, but that's why there was a fence. My only question was whether there were signs up warning people. ITMT, the law have looked into it and made their decision. And they said the owners WERE NOT AT FAULT.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

This is why people should not trespass
Dogs are natural protectors.

 

[Anathema]

Tell that to the judge or jury when you're getting sued - or worse.

The fenced portion of my property is marked No Trespassing in both English and Spanish, so I’ll take my chances. The rest of the property is marked as No Trespassing and No Soliciting.

 

[Not2BSubjugated]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

 

[impuretrash]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pit bulls have well funded advocacy groups trying to rehabilitate their image and cast dispersion on the statistical fact that they're far and away the most vicious breed. The press is very PC when it comes to reporting on the breed, it's very similar to the way they defend islam or other groups prone to violence.
Here's an interesting documentary that deals with the subject.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pitbulls ain't no worse than any other kind of dog.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pit bulls have well funded advocacy groups trying to rehabilitate their image and cast dispersion on the statistical fact that they're far and away the most vicious breed. The press is very PC when it comes to reporting on the breed, it's very similar to the way they defend islam or other groups prone to violence.
Here's an interesting documentary that deals with the subject.

I say clipping dog's ears is bad.

 

[impuretrash]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pitbulls ain't no worse than any other kind of dog.

Statistics say otherwise.

 

[Not2BSubjugated]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pitbulls ain't no worse than any other kind of dog.

Agreed, I was only referring to what I've personally noticed in terms of how the deaths are reported. Been a dog person all my life, had/have a lot of friends that are dog people. Known a lot of pit bulls, most of which were absolute sweet hearts. Aggressively friendly, if anything. The most vicious dog I've ever encountered was a short haired German shepherd. It's all in how you raise 'em.

 

[Dick Foster]

Do you agree? I'm not sure that I do. It seems inconsistent.

So a 16 year-old climbs a fence to get into someone's back yard. He is attacked by three dogs and later dies from his wounds. From what I've read elsewhere, the owner won't be charged because the dogs were secured in his backyard.

Ok, I get that.

However, should jumping into someone's backyard be tantamount to a death sentence by mauling? In my view and experience, dogs that will attack like that should NOT be out loose, even in one's backyard. After all, what if the dog gets loose? What if a small child, somehow, gets into the yard with the dog(s)?

I guess I'm of the opinion that the owner should be charged. Now, if he had broken into the guy's home, that's a different story. How about you?

Police: Teen Killed After Gruesome Dog Attack

He was where he had no business being and got just exactly what he deserved. He will no longer be around to breed more his kind so society came out ahead for a change.

 

[impuretrash]

Can't help but notice the breed of dog was not mentioned. That means they were pit bulls.

I haven't ever noticed that particular pattern, not that I've looked. I immediately assumed pits based on the use of the word, "mauled". I'll have to keep an eye out for how actual mentions of the breed appear or don't. Those sorts of tendencies in modern journalism always fascinate me in the most macabre of ways.

Pitbulls ain't no worse than any other kind of dog.

Agreed, I was only referring to what I've personally noticed in terms of how the deaths are reported. Been a dog person all my life, had/have a lot of friends that are dog people. Known a lot of pit bulls, most of which were absolute sweet hearts. Aggressively friendly, if anything. The most vicious dog I've ever encountered was a short haired German shepherd. It's all in how you raise 'em.

I like leopards but you won't see me pretending that they're not dangerous animals. Pit bulls were bred for fighting, it's in their nature. It's no coincidence they are responsible for the majority of mauling deaths. Even the ones who are "raised right" have snapped and killed people.


Oh wow, shocker. They were pit bulls after all.

Teen, 16, dies after being mauled by three pit bulls in Dallas, police say

 

[Anathema]

I like leopards but you won't see me pretending that they're not dangerous animals. Pit bulls were bred for fighting, it's in their nature. It's no coincidence they are responsible for the majority of mauling deaths. Even the ones who are "raised right" have snapped and killed people.

Oh wow, shocker. They were pit bulls after all.
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Invade ANY animals home/territory and you never quite know what the animal may do.

I still place the blame on the kid for being where he shouldn’t have been.