Justin Conroy and Ashley Maclean were charged with owning a dangerous animal. They were booked into the Florence County Detention Center.
Both appeared in court on Wednesday and were given a $15,000 bond each. Neither spoke during the hearing, but both were visibly emotional.
Karen Nelson was riding her bicycle near Brigadoone Lane and Waccamaw Drive when authorities said the pit bull broke loose, knocked her off the bicycle and mauled her to death. She was bitten multiple times and died at the hospital.
The dog was euthanized on S aturday, according to police. An arrest warrant shows Conroy and Maclean “did know or should have known the dog has a propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, cause injury, or otherwise endangers the safety of human beings or domestic animals.”
The dog broke free from its leash, puncturing Nelson’s neck, the warrant said. A celebration of life for Nelson was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, according to an online obituary.
Conroy and Maclean are due in General Sessions Court at 9 a.m. on Oct. 2.
Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here .
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Tomika Jackson joined News13 in April 2024 as a multimedia journalist. She started her journalism career in 2000 with previous stops at WALB TV10, CBS47 & WTOC11 in Savannah, Georgia. Tomika is a Georgia native and Valdosta State University graduate. Follow Tomika on X, formerly Twitter , and Instagram . You can read more of her work here .
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