Florida Woman Killed in Pit Bull Attack as Dog Owner Jailed

In this The Post Millennial article, a Florida woman was killed after being mauled by two pit bulls that authorities say had a documented history of escaping, roaming the neighborhood, and frightening residents.

• The victim was identified as 50-year-old Jodi Cowan, who had reportedly lived on the street for only two weeks before the fatal attack.
• Cowan was walking her small dog shortly after midnight when two pit bulls got loose and attacked her.
• Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the dogs had “once again” escaped from their yard and were roaming the neighborhood.
• Security camera footage reportedly showed Cowan holding her small dog to her chest while screaming and trying to flee.
• Authorities said the dogs knocked Cowan down, mauled her, and dragged her across the ground.
• Cowan’s partner heard her screams, attempted to fight off the dogs with a knife, and called 911.
• Cowan was transported to a trauma center but died about four hours later.
• The dogs’ owner, Linda Cutler, was arrested after investigators said she knew the animals repeatedly escaped and had previously bitten someone who required medical treatment.
• Neighbors had reportedly contacted the sheriff’s office at least 14 times since October 2024 about the dogs roaming the area and concerns they may have been neglected.
• The dogs are being held by county animal services and are expected to be euthanized.

Read the full story:
https://thepostmillennial.com/florida-woman-killed-in-pit-bull-attack-as-dog-owner-jailed