Diane Pellington Case Still Under Review | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Six months after Diane Pellington’s tragic death at the hands of three dogs, authorities are clarifying that no charges have been decided — a miscommunication from an early detective-DA chat misled the public. With key reports still pending — including the final autopsy, officer statements, and the SBI’s crime scene findings — Sheriff Chris Wood insists any decision must wait. An independent SBI review is now underway, supported by prosecutors, to ensure full transparency before charges are even considered. No video or eyewitnesses exist, and all three dogs were euthanized; the investigation…