The Teller County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the young woman attacked on August 7 in her van near Cripple Creek, Colorado. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 35-year-old Briena Louise Karlik. Briena, or Brie as she is known to friends and family, is said to still be in critical condition in a local area hospital.
Her mother, Corinne Williams, shared the following message “Brie’s condition is tenuous and if she survives, has many challenges ahead of her. At the moment, she is stable but in need of multiple surgeries and procedures to regain the health of her lungs, brain and broken bones. Each hour that passes brings about a new challenge. There is not a GoFundMe currently set up for Brie, as her prognosis is uncertain at the moment. She will need the support of her community once she is able to begin the healing process. In the meantime, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Those who know Brie know her economic status and personal challenges. Brie did not deserve the brutality that she experienced and may never recover from. No living being does.”
Briena Williams was attacked in her van in the night on Wednesday, August 7. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call at 12:43 a.m. and found a woman with shocking injuries. In fact, her injuries were so bad, that Miss Williams was initially reported as deceased. A correction was published later, stating she was in extremely critical condition.
During the attack on Briena, her dog Ida came to her defense and was also badly bashed, suffering life-threatening injuries. Ida’s skull was fractured, including the eye socket, resulting in vets removing her left eyeball. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office covered all of Ida’s medical expenses necessary. Ida is currently doing extremely well and is expected to make a full recovery and adjust to a life with just one eye. Corinne Williams pleaded, “If you can find it in your heart to donate food, blankets, dog toys, etc., or provide a safe foster home for Ida, please call Teller County Animal Control at 719-686-7707 to find out how you can help.”
