Elderly Woman Killed & Partially Eaten by Neighbor’s Pig on Christmas
Share and Follow

An Ohio woman who was found dead on her front porch on Christmas was possibly killed by her neighbor’s pigs.

Police officers found Rebecca Westergaard Rigney, 75, deceased outside her Pataskala home after she did not show up for a holiday get-together. Rigney was discovered on the front steps with injuries to her legs, according to WBNS.

A responding officer reportedly spotted a large pig in the area. That and another large pig belong to a neighbor, whose pigs were quarantined amid the ongoing death investigation.

Police believe at least one of the pigs was at Rigney’s home and may have contributed to her death.

The Licking County Coroner’s Office concluded that livestock animals inflicted the injuries that caused Rigney to bleed to death. Rigney reportedly had heart issues and was taking blood thinners. Her death was deemed accidental, according to WBNS.

The coroner is expected to finish a complete report within six weeks. Pataskala police Chief Bruce Brooks told the Columbus Dispatch that the pigs’ owner has not been criminally charged, and it is unclear whether criminal charges will be filed in this case.

[Feature Photo: WBNS]

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Morning TV Anchor Accused of Tragic Incident Involving 80-Year-Old Mother

Shortly after 7:40 a.m., Alyssa Castro and her boyfriend were driving through…

Hospice Nurse Accused of Swapping Dementia Patient’s Oxycodone for Toxic Cleaner in Shocking Drug Tampering Case

Last week, a nurse from New England, Lori Robertson, stood before a…

Florida Clears Family of Child Abuse Allegations: Justice Finally Served

Left to right: Brian Griffeth, Jill Griffeth, Dallin Griffeth, and Liberty Griffeth…

Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Breaks Silence on Decades-Old Martha Moxley Murder Case

Michael Skakel is preparing to clarify the events surrounding a notorious murder…

Tequila Fury: Woman Allegedly Attempts to Stab Husband in Alcohol-Fueled Incident

Inset: Elizabeth Deore (Campbell County Detention Center). Background: The Campbell County Detention…

Chilling Footage: Teacher Captures Gruesome Halloween Stabbing Spree on Camera

Inset: Matthew Regnier (El Paso County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Police outside the…

Father Admits Guilt in Son’s Fatal Injury Case After Initially Blaming 6-Year-Old

An Indiana man has confessed to the murder of his 6-year-old son,…

Bondi’s Strategic Move Secures Lindsey Halligan’s Appointment

Left to right: FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in…