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A Spotsylvania man may have been killed by his own dogs.
UPDATE (4:03 p.m., 6/14): The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office released the following update this afternoon:
The results of the medical examiner’s inquiry revealed that in fact the dog that was roaming free in the house when deputies arrived was responsible for the death. The medical examiner reports that there was clear indication of paw marks on the body, and, clear evidence of defensive wounds to the fingers and hands. The only remaining report is the toxicology screening that has not yet returned. Anyone with information is asked to call the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office at 540.582.7115 or Text-A-Tip can make a difference; Text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637) or, Crime Solvers at (540) 582-5822. By Jonas Beals Officials with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office are investigating whether David Quyon Haigler may have been killed by his own pet pit bulls. Haigler's body was discovered Saturday by his 18-year-old son at their home in the 500 block of Olde Greenwich Drive. Dispatchers received a report just after 6 p.m. Saturday of a suspicious death, according to Lt. Col. Michael Timm of the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies responded to the call but were met by two "very aggressive" pit bulls, Timm said. The deputies waited until animal control removed the dogs before starting their investigation. "Currently, the belief is that they could have been involved," Timm said of the dogs. "We're just sideline speculating at this point." As of yesterday, Timm could not confirm how Haigler died. A medical examiner has ruled the death "unusually suspicious" and said Haigler, 38, suffered "upper-body trauma." The body has been sent to Richmond for an autopsy. Spotsylvania officials hope to know more about the cause of death today. Timm could not confirm whether the dogs had a history of violence, but said Haigler "was already under medical care for a dog bite" that happened about a week ago. It is unknown whether the victim was bitten by either of his own dogs. Both dogs are in custody at the Spotsylvania Animal Shelter and are being monitored. In 2003, Haigler was sentenced to seven years in prison because of a high-speed chase that ended with Haigler repeatedly ramming a Spotsylvania deputy's cruiser before approaching the officers with a gun drawn. No shots were fired. Haigler was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, possessing a firearm while in possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine, felony eluding, hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. Jonas Beals: 540/368-5036
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