Kentucky woman charged with murder in possible dog mauling

CONWAY, Ky. – A Kentucky woman is charged with murder in what authorities think was a fatal mauling of a man by a pit bull. Kentucky State Police said Friday they charged 38-year-old Melissa D. Wolke of Mount Vernon in the death of 55-year-old Donald W. Abner of Richmond. Rockcastle County Coroner Marvin Owens says he went to a Conway home Friday for a reported fatal dog attack. Police say they encountered a very aggressive dog near Abner, who had dog bites on his face and head. A trooper fatally shot the dog, which belonged to a woman visiting the home. Autopsies are being performed.