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Woman Charged With Negligent Homicide For Deadly Pit Bull Attack
May 1, 2023
An Escambia County woman was arrested Monday for a deadly pit bull attack in February.
Kathleen Ann Taylor, 35, was charged with negligent manslaughter and booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The dog attack happened the night of February 24 on Norris Avenue.
A 63-year old man died at the scene following the attack by three pit bulls belonging to Taylor. “His injuries were horrific” with bites to the head and torso, according to Simmons.
The sheriff said she failed to secure her home, kennels, or other enclosures designed to keep her dogs from running free. He said she has a long history of violations and fines from Escambia County Animal Control for free-roaming dogs.
“Multiple neighbors tell us of these dogs roaming and biting people on bikes, and they told her and advised her how dangerous these dogs were,” Simmons said. “But still no action.”
After the attack that resulted in the man’s death, the sheriff said Taylor took one of her dogs and left rather than rendering aid to the victim.
“She wasn’t concerned about the safety of this individual, she was only concerned about getting her dog,” he said.
One of the dogs was shot at the scene, the second was captured the following day, and Taylor later surrendered the third dog.
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19 Responses to “Woman Charged With Negligent Homicide For Deadly Pit Bull Attack”
I agree with Bill
I don’t believe that Pits are in general, are anymore viscous than any other breed. The problem is the damage that they can inflict to the human body is massive. And, as with any other breed, not 100% predictable at all times.
I wish people would realize the number of attacks from dogs are much much more from German Shepard, chows, cane corso’s, etc etc. than any pits. Unfortunately the only ones you ever hear about is from lord because they already have a bad rep because of people and peoples negligence. Do your research people. We don’t need a breed legislation. That’s like saying because crime or murder we need a race legislation on white people or black people or Mexican people. That is just dumb. It isn’t all dogs, it isn’t a carry son breed, just like it isn’t certain races of people in a whole. Smh. When kids turn out to be criminals and murderers you need to look to how they were raised and the love they were shown etc growing up. Same with any animal. The way they are raised and love they were shown and how they were taught to be social and act right have a huuuge part in how they react to things. People are the problem.
Im so sorry thst msn lost his life to dogs who were trained to be very aggressive.I dont believe it is breed specific. The problem is the pitties are most often trained to be aggressive to protect the house or the meth that’s in it. I own a Doberman. I call her my velcro marshmallow. Everybody says she’s scared of people. No, I have never been nervous or frightened. Doberman are the only breed of dog that’s bred to be a personal protection. She yawns when I yawn, Sometimes, I would swear she reads my mind. But, State Farm will not insure me because I have a vicious breed. Also movies and television have perpetuated the “junkyard dog” myth.
I fully Understand peoples fears and frustratiins from people not not obeying the dog leash laws the county has in place , however laws are only as good as the people who are in charge of enforcing . Them and the people who are charged with the administation of the punishment for not obeying the laws ! Some people are going to say , because I don’t have dogs tha l have no horse in this race , however as aparent of younger childern years ago I had a similar situtarion with people letting their children walk their German Shepard off leash and the dog ran my 6yo, 3yo and 2yo children in the house from our own yard ! While alone at home with my Wife ! Whe I arrived home from work ( we at the time lived in a housing addition outside the city in Iniana ) I emideatly called the sheriff’s office and they sent a officer out , who went directly to the home of the parents ans explained if this happened again he would be bacj to not only shoot the dog even if he had to do . It in their driveway or yard ! PROBLEM SOLVED , FROM THEN ON DOG ALWy ON A LEASH !!!! JUST SAYING SOME TIMES IT JUST TAKES A LITTLE COOPERATION FROM AUTORITIES !!!!
It’s just too bad that it takes someone getting killed before any action is taken. I have known multiple people that have been attacked by dogs and nothing what so ever was done to the owners or the dogs. It’s the same situation with children. Sadly they can be endangered but until something horrible happened, nothing is done! CHANGE needs to happen!
I agree with bill
Bill every dog bites even good ones that’s what God gave them teeth for. “Breed specific laws” will only create useless bloated bureaucracy and create discriminatory policies we don’t need more of that then we already have.
A more common-sense approach would be to make it so that law enforcement needs less of an excuse for taking someone’s animals. In this case instead of having to wait until someone is murdered (make no mistake that’s what she did to that man) maybe instead take her dogs after the second person was bit by same said dogs.
You want breed specific laws how about making it illegal to own iguanas or pythons here in Florida where they are wiping out native species left and right.
Pits are nice kind gentle and loving until….. then someone is injured or killed or children are torn apart like a ragdoll. I agree with Bill time to get rid of the breed for the safety of all.
I love dogs and animals in general. However, some dogs no matter how well the owner tries to train and contain them, are prone to be more aggressive than others. These dogs in particular are not bread for pets and should not be allowed anymore. I know many people will speak the opposite, but I have had a small child I knew attacked by a pit bull who was told by the ow er to be a big “baby” and the child was just standing next to his grandpa at the owners house. Not bothering the dog or even running around playing. Just standing there. The dog jumped on him and nearly broke his neck grabbing him on the back of it and slinging him around. Needless to say the dog was quarantined and eventually put down. People please be responsible pet owners. And when I see pictures of babies lying next to pit bulls I just cringe.
Wow! Bill, let me say that I completely agree with your well-written post! I have always thought that pit bulls and Dobermans are the most dangerous breeds in neighborhoods. The woman in Nokumis who had her arm chewed up and amputated could testify to the danger the breed is. And the road crew that was attacked also know. The responding ECSO had to shoot the dogs as they attacked again. There should be legislation for that and maybe other breeds. I previously owned black Labradors so I know the work involved in caring for large dogs. I’ve also had roaming dogs growling at me in my driveway because people like Ms. Taylor didn’t keep them locked up. If you can’t care for them properly, then don’t have them.
Why was nothing done by animal control if there were multiple reports of bites and the owner had a long history with them?
They are also at fault. Our neighbors dogs attacked us recently and animal control took a week to even come out. No fines and the dogs stayed, it’s ridiculous,
While it may seem more fair to go after the owners and not the breed the only solution is breed specific legislation. Dogs evolve quickly and we should put limits on what’s acceptable in our community. The stereotype of the criminal pit bull owner isn’t entirely accurate. Anecdotally, I’ve concluded these types aren’t the real problem. It’s the liberal savior types who equate discrimination against certain breeds with human racism and are relentless on their mission to prove this is a safe breed despite volumes of evidence to the contrary who are the most problematic pit bull owners. The shelter is full with dozens of pit bulls right now. It would be an excellent start to put then down as soon as possible and to continue with agressive measures to eradicate them from Escambia County.
sounds like she is undercharged .
I use to have the same problem with a neighbor that had three Pitt Bull Dogs. They would try to take kids off of bikes, when they went by, they charged me a couple of times, while I was trying to get inside my car, they fenced fought with my dogs, and I called animal control four times, and NOTHING was ever done about it. Thankfully, I finally had a talk with her, and she has been much better about keeping them secured. I haven’t seen her dogs in about a year. I know she still has them, but at least she is responsible enough to realize what can happen, and I thanked her for that.
Good, right where she belongs. People like her give people who have great pits a bad name. I hope she gets life.
Let this be a lesson for other dog owners that don’t keep their dogs under their control. I encounter dogs frequently running loose while out for my evening walk. I hear the same comment over and over. “He/she is friendly and they don’t bite”. There is a leash law in this county and it is for all dogs whether you think they will bite or not.
What a horrible thing to happen to that poor man. God rest his soul. She contributed to the man’s death by not rendering aid. She doesn’t deserve to bond out.
Let this be “writing on the wall” for other owners….