NC - Elaina Bryant Charged w 2nd degree Murder after her 17 Dogs Mauled Michael Bodenheimer, 73, to Death in his front yard 15 December 2025

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Elaina Bryant was identified as the owner of the 17 dogs after conducting an investigation, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) confirmed in a statement on social media. Authorities say Bryant, 56, of Thomasville, N.C., was "grossly negligent in the care and control of the animals." Detectives consulted with the District Attorney’s Office to review the evidence and determine official charges.
Man Mauled to Death by Pack of Dogs — Now Their Owner Has Been Charged with Murder and Animal Abuse

The dogs, identified as pit bull–mixed breeds, were captured over the next several hours and euthanized.
Dog owner charged with murder after her 17 dogs fatally maul 73-year-old man

A pack of aggressive dogs was found next door, and Davidson County’s Animal Control Division captured 17 dogs.
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Officers alleged that Bryant let the dogs run loose after nightfall, and that all of the dogs lived in feces without food. According to the arrest warrant, the dogs were without vaccines or vet care and had low body scores.
Dogs euthanized, owner arrested after pack kills Davidson County man

My heart goes out to Mr. Bodenheimer's loved ones. Completely preventable save for a criminally negligent and irresponsible pet owner.

 

[Clearsky]

Man Mauled to Death by Pack of Dogs — Now Their Owner Has Been Charged with Murder and Animal Abuse

A North Carolina man was mauled to death by a pack of 17 dogs, and their owner is facing murder and animal abuse charges. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office identified Elaina Bryant as the owner of the 17 dogs after conducting an investigation.

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Elaina Bryant was identified as the owner of the 17 dogs after conducting an investigation, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) confirmed in a statement on social media. Authorities say Bryant, 56, of Thomasville, N.C., was "grossly negligent in the care and control of the animals." Detectives consulted with the District Attorney’s Office to review the evidence and determine official charges.

Michael Bodenheimer was found lying in his front yard dead at approximately 7:43 p.m., local time, in Thomasville on Nov. 18. He was 73. Deputies responded to a home on Jeanette Lane after being alerted to a cardiac arrest, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.

 

[acutename]

He looks really healthy- as if he could have lived another 20 yrs. Trying to picture the properties- are they close to town? Could the dogs have killed some one else? Were they a danger people were worried about? Or was this sort of rural so he was the only close potential victim?

looks woodsy:

Jeanette Ln · North Carolina 27360

North Carolina 27360

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[Twick]

Why do all the owners of these feral dogs look like they come from the same template?