Fatal Fence Break: Escaped Pit Bulls Maul Florida Woman To Death As Owner Faces Jail - Tampa Free Press
Investigators said neighbors had reported the dogs at least 14 times since October 2024 before the fatal attack.
- On May 19, Jodi Cowan, 50, died after being mauled by two pit bulls, Max and Mako, that escaped a yard on Blue Bonnet Drive in Cocoa, Florida; Blink doorbell footage captured her attempting to flee with her small dog.
- Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey stated that owner Linda Cutler had documented knowledge her dogs were attacking humans and escaping, yet took "minimal action" to restrain them despite at least 14 neighbor complaints since October 2024.
- Donnell Smith called 911 and intervened during the attack, but Cowan died hours later from extensive injuries; authorities arrested Cutler eight days after the incident, charging her with manslaughter.
- Sheriff Ivey explained that state law restricts animal enforcement officers to citations and fines unless a bite is severe, preventing prior seizure; the animals have since been euthanized by Brevard County Animal Services.
- Cutler is currently being held without bond on a pre-existing charge and faces a court date on June 23; state law requires owners of dangerous dogs to install proper fencing and carry a $100,000 insurance policy.
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Woman dies in pit bull attack after concerned neighbours called police 14 times
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Jodi Cowan, 50, died after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brevard County, Florida. The dogs' owner, Linda Cutler, has been charged with manslaughter
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The Independent (US)Woman mauled to death by dogs despite neighbors reported owner to cops multiple times
Linda Cutler is due to appear in court on manslaughter charges over the death of Jodi Cowan
Florida woman mauled to death by dogs that allegedly terrorized neighborhood for months
A Florida woman is behind bars following a dog attack that ended the life of her 50-year-old neighbor. Linda Cutler, 29, was taken into custody for manslaughter after her two dogs, Max and Mako, allegedly mauled Jodi Cowan, who was walking her dog on Blue Bonnet Drive. The attack happened after midnight, as the dogs “had once again gotten out of their yard and were roaming the neighborhood,” according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Video …
Florida woman mauled to death by dogs that allegedly terrorized neighborhood for months · American Wire News
A Florida woman is behind bars following a dog attack that ended the life of her 50-year-old neighbor. Linda Cutler, 29, was taken into custody for manslaughter after her two dogs, Max and Mako, allegedly mauled Jodi Cowan, who was walking her dog on Blue Bonnet Drive. The attack happened after midnight, as the dogs “had once again gotten out of their yard and were roaming the neighborhood,” according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Video …
Woman Killed Protecting Her Dog as Neighbors Warned of Danger for Months
A Florida neighborhood is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly dog attack that residents say could have been prevented after months of complaints about two roaming pit bulls. According to Fox News, Jodi Cowan, 50, died after being mauled while walking her small dog shortly after midnight on Blue Bonnet Drive in Brevard County. Authorities say the two dogs responsible had a documented history of escaping their yard and frightening neighbors.…
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