Ohio Woman, 75, Killed and Partially Eaten by Neighbor's Pigs on Christmas Day, Say Police

Mar. 15, 2025

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Police told the owner of the pigs that the animals would be “quarantined until further notice,” per WBNS. The neighbor has not been criminally charged according toThe Dispatch.

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Pataskala Police Chief Bruce Brooks called the incident a “horrible, horrible situation,” per the outlet.

“If it was a pit bull or a Rottweiler, or name any of the other 15 dogs that are deemed semi-aggressive, then we would know the answer right away. But being farm animals, it’s just not something we’ve ever dealt with here,” Brooks said.

Police were called after the woman failed to arrive for Christmas Day celebrations.Pataskala Police Department Facebook

Pataskala Police Department Facebook

Neighbor David Mullings told WBNS, “It was pretty crazy, wild because there’s not just wild pigs roaming. I’ve never seen pigs except for the market down the street so … very confusing. This is a very quiet neighborhood. Nothing happens in this neighborhood.”

“I was shocked just to hear that two pigs had possibly killed a woman. It was a little shocking,” he added.

PEOPLE did not immediately hear back from Pataskala Police when an update was requested.

source: people.com