The Dog Attack That Became Murder - The Death of Diane Whipple

John tells Feb the story of Diane Whipple, an elite athlete and college lacrosse coach killed just outside her San Francisco apartment by her neighbors' dogs. What initially looked like a horrific animal attack soon exposed months of ignored warnings, a bizarre connection to an imprisoned gang member, and a question rarely asked in a courtroom: when does refusing to recognize a danger become murder?

They discuss the repeated warnings about the dogs, Marjorie and Robert’s unusual relationship with imprisoned Paul Schneider, the Dog-O-War breeding operation, and why a jury ultimately treated Diane’s death as murder rather than a tragic accident.

Listener discretion is advised. This episode discusses a fatal dog attack, severe injuries, and death.