Animal Lover Is Killed in Dog Attack While Walking to School, Owner Charged

Mar. 15, 2025

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A young Georgia woman was killed in a vicious dog attack, and now the animal’s owner is charged with involuntary manslaughter.

On Wed, Dec. 18, at about 10:30 a.m., Samara Rogers was walking on Ira Road in Augusta when two dogs attacked her, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Officesaid in a release.

She died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

Hours later, police arrested Charles Blackwell, 55, and charged him with involuntary manslaughter, according to the sheriff’s office.

The dogs attacked Rogers, biting her in the face and torso, the warrants allege.

She was pronounced dead on the scene at 11:05 a.m., according to the Coroner’s Office,WJBFreports.

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As authorities continue to investigate, Rogers’ family and friends are mourning their loss and trying to make sense of what happened.

Rogers’ mother, Tameka Harris, told WRDW she was shocked when she learned what had happened to her daughter.

“I didn’t know where she was. Why like that? It’s such a painful death,” said her mom. “And I could just hear her saying, ‘Help me.’ In my mind, I could just hear her saying, ‘Help me.'”

It is unclear whether Blackwell has retained an attorney who can comment on his behalf.

source: people.com