Paulding woman Tina Waddell attacked, seriously injured on Silver Comet Trail

Jul 31, 2014 - 12:58
Jul 31, 2014 - 19:03
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Paulding woman Tina Waddell attacked, seriously injured on Silver Comet Trail
Tina Waddell

Police are searching for a man who attacked a woman on the Silver Comet Trail. Conce is growing as news about the crime spreads.
 
Police said 42-year old Tina Waddell remains in the hospital after someone severely beat her and left her in the woods.
 
Investigators said Waddell suffered severe head injuries Tuesday evening while walking the trail in Paulding County near her apartment.
 
Peter Skott was riding his bicycle on the trail when he found Waddell and called 911.

Family members released an image of Tina Waddell, who remains in the hospital

Silver Comet Trail attack
 
In the 911 call released, Skott could be heard talking to Waddell, who was in and out of consciousness. Investigators said Waddell's injuries were so severe she could only tell them a man with dark hair attacked her. They believe Waddell managed to get herself back to the trail after her attacker dragged her to the woods and left her there.
 
Deputies said the man didn't sexually assault Waddell and there's no clear motive for the attack.
 
At the YMCA where Waddell worked, staff said they couldn't comment and said they were in the process of notifying parents about what happened.

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