I do remember hearing something about that, I think I was searching for videos of bullmastiffs a few months back and came across it. If I remember right, though, the guy died on the other side of a closed gate than the dogs, like they attacked him and he got away (and died 15 feet away?). I wouldn't think he'd be able to get away from the dogs. Also, I remember something about how easily it was for the police or animal control to take the dogs away, like they were peaceful. I don't remember much, but it did seem odd to me too. Anyways, I've seen nothing but peaceful out of my two so far. The guy I got this new one from said she "doesn't put up with sh*t from other dogs," but she's been fine so far.