OKC Man Acquitted Of Manslaughter After His Dogs Fatally Attacked An 82-Year-Old Woman

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Joined
Feb 25, 2006
Messages
6,924
Reaction score
11,925
Location
Ponca City,OK.
He did not own the property, so his options as to what to do would have been limited. So, should we hold the landlord responsible? Actually, he WAS charged and was found to not be culpable.
But that’s ok, to disagree. Apparently, the jury saw it differently than your way. The burden of proof is high, as it should be, and it just couldn’t be reached here. Like I said, I don’t like it but it is what it is. That’s why we have a legal system and not a justice system.
Him not owning the place doesn't come into play. It wasn't justice it was PC . It was simple neglect on his part. I think he got a pass like the Portland rioters because of color of his skin. You are right that it isn't a justice system.
 
Joined
Jun 5, 2018
Messages
3,062
Reaction score
3,169
Location
Broken Arrow
This verdict is odd considering Oklahoma's laws on dogs. All dogs, friendly or aggressive, are to be kept in a secure enclosure when outside, and your fenced yard is not considered secure due to most of Oklahoma being a rear easement system. A kennel or special built dog run is what is needed. The reason for this is so utilities can have dogs removed from yards when easement access is needed unless they are in a secure enclosure away from the easement area. I've had this conversation with many a home owner while trying to get access to our pedestals in my job (even had to call the cops 3 times to enforce easement access, got access all three times). So for them to rule not guilty surely smacks of a pc ruling rather than a lawful ruling. I hope he gets eviscerated in civil court.
 
Joined
Jun 13, 2005
Messages
10,038
Reaction score
3,036
Location
Blanchard
I don’t agree with it either.

The owner knew the dogs were aggressive. They were possibly fight dogs. He did not take measures to keep them secured in the property. He could have built a chain link pen. It’s not that expensive.

If my big dog attacked someone, I’d put a bullet in her myself. My dachshunds on the other hand would lick the skin off their ankles.

His attorney did his job. I agree that the family needs to file a civil suit.
 
Joined
Apr 5, 2007
Messages
8,488
Reaction score
9,852
Location
Yukon
Wasn’t at the trial to see/hear any evidence. Sounds like the defense lawyer showed up and prosecution phoned it in.

Civil suit probably not worth it for a man who probably doesn’t have much, if any of a net worth.

A month or so ago a coworker was having a hard time after having to find someone not guilty of raping a child. Just wasn’t beyond a doubt even though all the jury thought it was likely he was guilty. Unless you can talk to someone on the jury, you just won’t know why.
 

jakeman

Sharpshooter
Special Hen
Joined
Jan 31, 2010
Messages
4,596
Reaction score
6,690
Location
Blanchard, America
Sad deal.

He owned 'em. They killed a lady out in the street, not in their yard.

He should be in prison.

Life ain't fair. Never has been. Get's less fair every GD day.

Bad damn deal.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom