Georgia Mom Found Dead After Being Attacked by Several Aggressive Dogs

Mother Killed, Children Injured in Dog Attack

Days before Mother’s Day this week, a dog attack left “several” children — reportedly two of her own — hospitalized with injuries. Later this week, the mother of Georgia was discovered dead, according to authorities.

In response to allegations of an apparent late-afternoon confrontation with “several aggressive dogs,” police found the body of 35-year-old Courtney Williams on May 9, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced in a press statement.

Two of her own children were hurt in the incident, according to local NBC and ABC affiliate WALB.

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In the release, the GBI said that authorities headed to Webster Road in Quitman around 4:45 p.m. local time following “a complaint of multiple minors being attacked by a dog.”

Upon arrival, deputies for the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office spotted “several aggressive dogs on the property,” per the GBI.

After the incident, which WALB reported happened at a bus stop behind Brooks County Middle School, a person transported “several minors to a local hospital.”

Police then “subsequently located” Williams’ body “in the yard of the home,” per the GBI release. “An autopsy will be performed by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death,” the release said.

A neighbor told WALB, “I do feel for the family and for the kids because they are going to have to celebrate Mother’s Day without their mother.”

Locals “dump dogs all over the county and no one can get help with them because there’s no county animal control,” a second Brooks County resident told the site.

They said, “This is so sad.”

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Later, a woman called Crystal Cox, claiming to be Williams’ sister-in-law, posted a tribute on Facebook, stating that “the neighbor’s dogs attacked her and the kids.”

“Her son Kayden didn’t get away fast enough as he pushed his sister out of harm’s way,” she said.

“He was hurt pretty bad and [is] doing good, they stapled him up [he’s] in pain and at my house resting,” she stated.

The GBI stated that the investigation is “active and ongoing” and urged anyone with information to get in contact with the Thomasville, Georgia, GBI Investigative Office.

As per the data released by Forbes in October, which cited the American Veterinary Association as well as the National Library of Medicine, between 30 and 50 persons die each year from dog bites, which account for less than 1% of 4.5 million bite incidents each year.

FAQs

What happened before Mother’s Day?

Days before Mother’s Day, a dog attack in Georgia left several children, including two of the victim’s own, hospitalized with injuries.

Who was the victim?

The victim was 35-year-old Courtney Williams, whose body was found following a reported confrontation with aggressive dogs.

When did the incident occur?

The tragic incident and the discovery of Courtney Williams’ body occurred on May 9, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

What was the nature of the attack?

The attack involved several aggressive dogs that not only attacked the children but also led to the death of Courtney Williams.

How many children were injured?

Two of Courtney Williams’ own children were injured during the dog attack, as reported by local media.

What are the authorities doing about it?

The police responded to the scene after reports of the confrontation, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently handling the case to understand more about the circumstances leading to the tragedy.