San Antonio Couple Sentenced to 18 and 15 Years for Deadly Pit Bull Attack

Sep 21, 2024, 01:29 PM

A San Antonio couple has been sentenced to 18 and 15 years in prison respectively for a pit bull attack that killed 81-year-old Air Force veteran Ramon Najera. The incident occurred 19 months ago when the couple's two pit bulls fatally mauled Najera. During the sentencing, Najera's widow, Juanita, expressed her anguish and satisfaction with the punishment, stating that the couple deserved the sentence for the crime. The judge described the attack as 'an unspeakable horror.' The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the sentences.