Cat-Loving White Woman Mauled to Death By Mixed-Race Couple’s Dogs

IB Times
February 9, 2014

Klonda Richey with former Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman Rob Scott in April 2013 in Dayton
Klonda Richey with former Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman Rob Scott in April 2013 in Dayton.

A woman who cared for 20 cats has been mauled to death by two neighbourhood dogs in Ohio.

The lacerated body of Klonda Richey, 57, was found naked in Bruce Avenue, Dayton, at 8.15am on Friday after two mixed-breed bullmastiffs attacked her.

The animals, which tore Richey’s coat off during the attack, were put down after they charged responding police officers.

Klonda Richey with former Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman Rob Scott in April 2013 in Dayton

Police have arrested Andrew Nason, 28, and Julie Caster, 23, pending a formal charge of reckless homicide.

WDTN reported that Custer, a Wright State University nursing graduate and mother, is the registered owner of the dogs.

“I never heard her say one negative thing about anyone”

It is believed Richey complained at least six times about the dogs before she died but authorities said they were never able to find the dogs.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office said the results of the autopsy will be released on Monday.

Couple Andrew Nason and Julie Caster held on reckless homicide charges
Couple Andrew Nason and Julie Caster have been held on reckless homicide charges. The dogs themselves were mixed-breeds.

Richey’s body is being held for further testing, according to Dayton Daily News.

Richey owned and cared for at least 20 cats and worked as a part-time supply clerk at  Montgomery County Job & Family Services Administration Services Division for 25 years.

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