Celebrity Justice
Ving Jumps to Conclusions in Dog Attack Case

The bizarre dog attack that killed a caretaker at actor Ving Rhames home just got weirder. The LA County Coroner tells TMZ that it was most likely something else, and not the dogs, that killed Jacob Adams. Ving, for his part, isn't waiting for the final report. He's already made up his mind as to what happened.

According to the Coroner, the abrasions and lacerations on Adams' body caused by the dogs were "most likely not fatal." Huh? Then just HOW did the guy die? We're told we won't know that until toxicology test results come out. Initial reports indicated Adams may have suffered a heart attack, but that has yet to be confirmed by the Coroner.

Ving, for his part, issued the following statement yesterday:

I was out of the country when this shocking and terrible tragedy occurred on my property. Jacob Adams was not just a devoted employee -- he was also a dear friend. I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to his family. I am relieved to know that the coroner's report confirmed that my dogs were not the cause of his death -- and that any wounds found on his body were superficial. I would appreciate the media's privacy for me and my family during this difficult time.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky & Weird

Reader Comments

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46. Maybe he was running from the dogs and had the heart attack, or when he collapsed for another unknown reason, that caused the heart attack, the dogs tried to pull him to safety. That could explain the wounds. Nevertheless, this man is dead, and a breed of "vicious" dog was involved. I can understand Ving's relief, no one wants to feel responsible for someones injury or death, and he would be feeling a tremendous amount of guilt if this man had been mauled.

Posted at 10:21AM on Aug 15th 2007 by Mysty Maples

47. There aren't enough facts to support that the dogs were involved in this man's death...only that they were there.

Posted at 2:23PM on Aug 15th 2007 by George

48. i agree w #3 dogs were probably trying to wake him up scratches and abrasions consistent w the dogs sensing he was injured so sad bout the guy

Posted at 9:21PM on Aug 15th 2007 by chris

49. I think the dogs were trying to make him get up; they were wondering what happened to him...not guilty. Sorry Ving!

Posted at 12:19AM on Aug 16th 2007 by FIFI

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