A woman in Goochland County, Virginia, United States, was found dead while taking her dog for a walk.
Bethany Stephens body found her father on Friday (15/12/2017) evening local time.
When found, Stephens father and Sheriff Goochland County saw two pet pitbull near the body of the 22-year-old woman.
BBC News on Saturday (20/12/2017), Sheriff Jim Agnew said from the observation and four deputinya, Stephens allegedly killed by prey two dogs.
"There are bite marks on the victim's ribs," Agnew told a news conference. The most severe injuries, Agnew continued, were in Stephens' head and throat.
Agnew said the scar on Stephens's head resembled the tooth structure of his dog.
"In our initial analysis, Miss Stephens was suddenly attacked by her dog, losing consciousness, and then the two dogs bit her to death," Agnew said.
Agnew at once dismissed rumors stating that Stephens was attacked by wild animals, such as wolves or bears.
He declared, initially the Goochland County Sheriff's office did not want to reveal details that are considered very disgusting. Because, it would hurt the feelings of the Stephens family.
However, the residents of Goochland had already worried about the rumors that Agnew was forced to give all the details.
Furthermore, the police official statement about the cause of death of Stephens responded with a sense of disbelief by some of his friends.
Barbara Norris claims she can not understand why a pitbull dog raised from babyhood can attack a long-known owner.
"They are so cute that they can melt your heart with a single lick," Norris.
Norris states, the pitbull is so tiny with a weight of no more than 45 kilograms.
Meanwhile, two pet dog pitbull Stephens, Tonka and Pacman, were killed after receiving approval from the family.
Officers will conduct post-mortem checks on the carcasses of Tonka and Pacman.
