Authorities identify woman killed by dogs in Walker County

Published: Oct. 21, 2020 at 12:15 PM CDT
WALKER CO., Ala. (WBRC) - The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was attacked by several dogs.
The woman has been identified as 36-year-old Ruthie Mae Brown, of Jasper.
The attack happened Monday around 2 p.m. on Jagger Road.
Deputies posted on Facebook the woman was the victim of an attack from several dogs. Some of the dogs have been captured.

“Still a lot of moving parts at this point, the investigation continues. The DA’s office will determine charges after the body returns from f
orensics,” said T.J. Armstrong with the Walker Co. Sheriff’s Office.
If you have any information about previous dog attacks in this exact area, please contact (205) 302-6464
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