- Sandra Miller was attacked by her son’s dogs on Halloween in her own backyard
- Police said the scene was a bloodbath and her leg had been chewed to the bone
- Her son, 38-year-old Jeremy Miller, has been charged nearly five months later
A Utah grandmother died from her injuries after her son’s seven pit bulls attacked her and gnawed her leg down to the bone.
Sandra Dee Miller, 63, was attacked by two adult pit bulls and five puppies on Halloween 2023 in her Taylorsville’s backyard.
Her 38-year-old son, Jeremy Miller, was charged with seven counts of attack by animal misdemeanors nearly five months later, reported ABC4.
According to court documents, when police arrived at the house near 4800 South and 2900 West, the dogs appeared out of control and Miller had extensive injuries.
‘Her leg had no flesh on it and only the bone remained. There was so much blood [the officer] could not see her other injuries,’ the affidavit said.
Sandra Dee Miller (center left), 63, was attacked by her son Jeremy’s two adult pit bulls and five puppies on Halloween in her own backyard
Jeremy Miller, was charged with seven counts of attack by animal misdemeanors nearly five months later
Officers had to climb the fence to rescue Miller and said the dogs had ‘blood on and around their mouths and appeared to be in a frenzy.’
‘The dogs were still extremely aggressive, and it took multiple Taylorsville city police officers and animal control officers to keep the dogs away from the victim and contained in the yard,’ said the documents.
‘When the female pit bull attempted to escape, [an officer] shot her with his Glock 6 times and noticed other officers shot her as well and she was no longer a danger to the public.’
Police said they contacted Jeremy who told them he lived at the address where the incident took place and he arrived at the scene about 20 minutes later.
‘[He was] clearly upset about his fence being damaged and his dogs being taken by animal control,’ the affidavit said.
The remaining adult male dog and the puppies were taken into Animal Control where they were ultimately all euthanized, reported Fox 13.
‘The defendant did, having charge, care, custody or control of any animal, even if such care or custody was temporary, allow that animal to attack any person, domestic animal or fowl, or any species of protected wildlife. The person having charge, care, custody or control is strictly liable for this offense,’ court documents said.
Police said when they arrived at the scene the dogs had blood on their mouths and appeared to be frenzied. They said Sandra’s leg had been gnawed down and had to be amputated
Police initially reported one of Sandra’s legs had to be amputated, then a week after the attack she died from her injuries.
She is survived by her two siblings, five children, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
‘She loved spending time with her family, grandkids, and friends. Some of her hobbies were collecting crystals, dragons and every little trinket that caught her eye,’ her obituary read.
‘We are thankful for every moment we shared with her. We cherish that we had the opportunity to say goodbye and that she was surrounded by her loved ones during her last moments.’