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M Di Nunzio¹, A Della Valle², A Serino³

¹University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. michele.dinunzio@ub.edu.

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Summary

A fatal dog pack attack was investigated using a multidisciplinary approach. Dental analysis and DNA evidence identified two dogs with specific dental abnormalities as the primary aggressors in this lethal canine attack case.

Keywords:

Autopsy Dog DNA identification Dog bites Dog territory defense Fatal dog attack Forensic science

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Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Veterinary Forensics
Odontology

Background:

A 61-year-old man was found deceased with extensive injuries consistent with dog bites.
The scene suggested a possible canine pack attack, with an overturned olive bin nearby.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate a fatal dog pack attack using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.
To identify the specific dogs involved and their level of participation through forensic analysis.

Main Methods:

Crime scene analysis and autopsy findings.
Veterinary review of six dogs, including dental impressions and DNA analysis.
Odontological bite mark comparison and DNA profiling from victim's clothing and skin.

Main Results:

Positive correlations were established between bite wounds and the dental arches of two dogs exhibiting dysgnathia (dental abnormalities).
DNA analysis confirmed the presence of dog saliva on the victim's clothing and skin.
The victim's clothing also showed correlations with the dental casts of the identified dogs.

Conclusions:

This case represents a documented lethal watchdogs pack attack.
The identification of the most active participants was achieved through unique odontological alterations (dysgnathia), a novel approach in canine attack investigations.
Forensic genetics and odontology combined effectively identified the primary aggressors in a fatal dog pack attack.