Get off my property before my dogs eat you

GRIDWNC · 08-03-2007, 02:01 PM

Man killed by dogs at actor Ving Rhames' L.A. home
Fri Aug 3, 2007 3:18PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dogs apparently belonging to "Mission Impossible" star Ving Rhames attacked and killed a caretaker at the actor's Los Angeles home on Friday, police said.

The caretaker, whose name was not immediately released, was found dead on lawn of Rhames' home in the exclusive Brentwood neighborhood, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Sandra Gonzalez said.

"This morning at 7:15 a.m. We got a call of a dead body," Gonzalez said. "We found the body of a male, approximately 40 years old, on the front lawn, who had been mauled by dogs."

Gonzalez said there was no one else around when officers arrived and that four dogs, identified as mastiffs, were taken into custody by animal control officers.

She said Rhames, who starred alongside Tom Cruise in all three "Mission Impossible" movies and appeared in the 1994 Quentin Tarantino film "Pulp Fiction," was not home when officers arrived.

Gonzalez said an investigation was under way and that no further details were immediately available.

© Reuters 2007. All rights reserved.

TEX · 08-03-2007, 02:02 PM

Geez, talk about your on-the-job hazards

4x401cj · 08-03-2007, 02:08 PM

Now thats a shitty way to go.

RJR99SS · 08-03-2007, 02:08 PM

Was it Ving's caretaker? Or just a person who happened to be a caretaker who wandered over to his pad? I hate how they word these things, why not just wait until you get some freaking details until you write it?

Entropy · 08-03-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RJR99SS

Was it Ving's caretaker? Or just a person who happened to be a caretaker who wandered over to his pad? I hate how they word these things, why not just wait until you get some freaking details until you write it?

Like getting the details would be dramatic... please...

GRIDWNC · 08-03-2007, 02:14 PM

That came from Reuters.

Here's another link: http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=6883424&nav=9qrx

0ILBURNER · 08-03-2007, 02:16 PM

Buddy of mine back in h.s. had a Mastiff. Damn that dude was HUGE.
Picture Great-Dane-sized Rotty!

4thJeep · 08-03-2007, 02:18 PM

He had been taking care of the dogs for 2 years and they attacked him ? Someone might need to break out the visual aids for me here cause it's not adding up.

JasonR · 08-03-2007, 02:20 PM

I'm crossing Vings house off the visit list.

Don't fawk with Ving.

Welby · 08-03-2007, 02:23 PM

Even his dogs get medieval on that ass

Horrible way to go

GRIDWNC · 08-03-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thJeep

He had been taking care of the dogs for 2 years and they attacked him ? Someone might need to break out the visual aids for me here cause it's not adding up.

My thoughts too. I trying to come up with circumstances that could have provoked them. You know, like he went into a seizure or heart attack and his actions freaked the dogs out, or something.

TEX · 08-03-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GRIDWNC

My thoughts too. I trying to come up with circumstances that could have provoked them. You know, like he went into a seizure or heart attack and his actions freaked the dogs out, or something.

Or switching to Wal*Mart Brand Dog Food?????

Roverhound · 08-03-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Or switching to Wal*Mart Brand Dog Food?????

Ol' Roy.

TEX · 08-03-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Roverhound

Ol' Roy.

Wasn't sure everyone would get it if I said "Ol Roy" - guess I was wrong

vintagespeed · 08-03-2007, 03:57 PM

i'm guessing the "hard pipe swingin' niggas" was on vacation this week, had to send out the dawgs.

datz510 · 08-03-2007, 04:00 PM

Really sad.. but, I'm waiting for the verdict on cause of death and whether the bites occurred before or after death. The news photos show one of the dogs being an English Mastiff, which are not vicious dogs by any means:

The other dogs were either bullmastiffs or a mix.

The media also reported that the caretaker had been working there for 2 years and knew the dogs well.

datz510 · 08-03-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 0ILBURNER

Buddy of mine back in h.s. had a Mastiff. Damn that dude was HUGE.
Picture Great-Dane-sized Rotty!

Here is mine.. they are a lot shorter than a Great Dane, but are typically heavier.

Mine's a big baby..

rockota · 08-03-2007, 04:10 PM

Mastiffs are just overgrown lap-dogs... Always heard they had a very calm temperment.

datz510 · 08-03-2007, 04:14 PM

Very much so.. English Mastiffs specifically. Kayla (above) is a big goofball.. she absolutely loves people.

4thJeep · 08-03-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GRIDWNC

My thoughts too. I trying to come up with circumstances that could have provoked them. You know, like he went into a seizure or heart attack and his actions freaked the dogs out, or something.

maybe he had a bacon sandwich in his pocket

mdd0127 · 08-03-2007, 06:05 PM

That's sad for everyone involved.

I hope they figure out what really happened. Even Wilbur is sad. (He's not an official mastiff, just a mutt that looks like a neapolitan mastiff .)

GRIDWNC · 08-03-2007, 06:50 PM

Wilbur is a cool name for a dog!

soilantgreen · 08-03-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by datz510

Kayla absolutely loves people.

She says they taste like Ol' Roy.

chimmike · 08-03-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4thJeep

He had been taking care of the dogs for 2 years and they attacked him ? Someone might need to break out the visual aids for me here cause it's not adding up.

+1. Sounds like some abuse of the dogs took place and they got sick of it...

Haole · 08-03-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rockota

Mastiffs are just overgrown lap-dogs... Always heard they had a very calm temperment.

They're often noted for being one of the best dogs to have around children of any age.

08-03-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
GRIDWNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13515 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,696	Get off my property before my dogs eat you Man killed by dogs at actor Ving Rhames' L.A. home Fri Aug 3, 2007 3:18PM EDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dogs apparently belonging to "Mission Impossible" star Ving Rhames attacked and killed a caretaker at the actor's Los Angeles home on Friday, police said. The caretaker, whose name was not immediately released, was found dead on lawn of Rhames' home in the exclusive Brentwood neighborhood, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Sandra Gonzalez said. "This morning at 7:15 a.m. We got a call of a dead body," Gonzalez said. "We found the body of a male, approximately 40 years old, on the front lawn, who had been mauled by dogs." Gonzalez said there was no one else around when officers arrived and that four dogs, identified as mastiffs, were taken into custody by animal control officers. She said Rhames, who starred alongside Tom Cruise in all three "Mission Impossible" movies and appeared in the 1994 Quentin Tarantino film "Pulp Fiction," was not home when officers arrived. Gonzalez said an investigation was under way and that no further details were immediately available. © Reuters 2007. All rights reserved. __________________ I have a right to my opinion & to get info where I wish. If that offends you, get a life. If any of my posts bother "you", . I'd rather be vulgar, than an adulterous liar. "Speak your mind even if your voice shakes" <Maggie Kuhl If you're afraid to parent don't breed. Last edited by GRIDWNC; 08-03-2007 at 02:15 PM.

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GRIDWNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13515 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,696	That came from Reuters. Here's another link: http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=6883424&nav=9qrx __________________ I have a right to my opinion & to get info where I wish. If that offends you, get a life. If any of my posts bother "you", . I'd rather be vulgar, than an adulterous liar. "Speak your mind even if your voice shakes" <Maggie Kuhl If you're afraid to parent don't breed.

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0ILBURNER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5829 Location: Memfrica Posts: 1,792	Buddy of mine back in h.s. had a Mastiff. Damn that dude was HUGE. Picture Great-Dane-sized Rotty! __________________ If you are reading this, YOU are the Resistance -

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4thJeep Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63083 Location: Charleston, TN Posts: 83	He had been taking care of the dogs for 2 years and they attacked him ? Someone might need to break out the visual aids for me here cause it's not adding up. __________________ 4thJeep a.k.a. April Hammers Rally #376 Tellico Rally #353

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4x401cj Fal`s Forever Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37244 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 1,004	Now thats a shitty way to go.

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RJR99SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77697 Location: Hognut Ohio Posts: 539	Was it Ving's caretaker? Or just a person who happened to be a caretaker who wandered over to his pad? I hate how they word these things, why not just wait until you get some freaking details until you write it?

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datz510 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15426 Location: eh? Posts: 249	Really sad.. but, I'm waiting for the verdict on cause of death and whether the bites occurred before or after death. The news photos show one of the dogs being an English Mastiff, which are not vicious dogs by any means: The other dogs were either bullmastiffs or a mix. The media also reported that the caretaker had been working there for 2 years and knew the dogs well.

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rockota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5371 Location: mn Posts: 2,924	Mastiffs are just overgrown lap-dogs... Always heard they had a very calm temperment. __________________ Brian K. Gallus

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datz510 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15426 Location: eh? Posts: 249	Very much so.. English Mastiffs specifically. Kayla (above) is a big goofball.. she absolutely loves people.

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mdd0127 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49706 Location: Wherever I want to go and my trucks can take me! Posts: 791	That's sad for everyone involved. I hope they figure out what really happened. Even Wilbur is sad. (He's not an official mastiff, just a mutt that looks like a neapolitan mastiff .) Attached Images __________________ Semi retired.

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GRIDWNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13515 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,696	Wilbur is a cool name for a dog! __________________ I have a right to my opinion & to get info where I wish. If that offends you, get a life. If any of my posts bother "you", . I'd rather be vulgar, than an adulterous liar. "Speak your mind even if your voice shakes" <Maggie Kuhl If you're afraid to parent don't breed.

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