Mother charged in fatal mauling of infant son by dog
July 2, 2020By The Associated Press
LAFAYETTE — A northwestern Indiana woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal mauling of her 26-day-old son by the family's pit bull mix dog.
Jennifer Connell, 38, of Lafayette was charged with three counts of neglect of a dependent, the Journal and Courier reported Wednesday.
Julian Connell died at a hospital after the Jan. 25 attack on a bed at the family’s home, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of Indianapolis.
Police have said the baby’s mother was at home when the pit bull began fighting with a beagle-mix dog in the house. The baby’s teenage brother separated the dogs, and police said that’s when the pit bull attacked the baby.
An officer had to fatally shoot the pit bull to get to the infant.
Connell told police she was trying to find a new home for the pit bull which had been aggressive toward the family and the second dog, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The Associated Press was unable to determine Wednesday evening if Connell has an attorney.
More on DuboisCountyHerald.com
-
Finding What's Lost
It wasn’t just about being a mom. It was a strange way to come upon the realization — skinny... -
County sees 8 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Friday eight new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Cedar Crest principal to retire
This is the last school year Mark Jahn will be principal of Cedar Crest Intermediate School. -
Another COVID-19 death, 2 more cases recorded
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Thursday another COVID-19-related death in... -
County sees 7 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Wednesday seven new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
County records 6 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Tuesday six new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Church comes down after nearly 120 years
Tom Schmitt sat in his pickup Wednesday, far away from the construction workers, watching the... -
County sees 20 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported since Friday 20 new COVID-19 cases in Dubois...