Woman Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Deadly Pit Bull Attack

October 25, 2023

An Escambia County woman has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a deadly pit bull attack last February.

Kathleen Ann Taylor, 36, entered a plea of no contest to second-degree manslaughter.

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 Sheriff Chip 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.

Comments

12 Responses to “Woman Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Deadly Pit Bull Attack”

  1. Mike E on October 26th, 2023 10:23 pm

    That’s just nothing compared to a person losing their life because of a dog .so unnecessary to lose your life because of a dog no matter what breed . Ridiculous. Absolutely disgusting.

  2. Chihauhau owner on October 26th, 2023 8:25 pm

    Ban bad Owners from owning other animals. “Pit Bulls” and all other of same breed with different names are amazing pet for people families and other’s wanting companionship and protection. Bad owners, terrible breeding, and lack of knowledge mostly likely lead to this terrible tragedy. Whomever responded to numerous complaints from animal control should have some liability here too in allowing to keep her poor babies (they were unfortunate to not have a proper upbringing that lead to their death too, they were never taught any better they didn’t know any better)
    They seriously dropped the ball apparently numerous times.

    With anything that is powerful and strong, and definitely with a mind of its own, knowledge,discipline, and control are a must, she was clearly lacking in both areas, and animals control let it continue. 2 and half yrs wasn’t enough, and more people need to be held accountable. But definitely no need to ban an amazing breeed!!!! Google the good stories about pits u never get to read.

  3. chris paul on October 26th, 2023 8:01 pm

    Not enough time
    Should of been 52 years
    Do research and see the #1 breed for bites and fatalities.
    yep,., its pits.
    People treat dogs better than the homeless.
    sad

  4. Bill on October 26th, 2023 2:39 pm

    Ban the breed. They’re a menace. People should just get regular dogs. Punishing the owners after the fact is fine but it doesn’t prevent this from happening again.

  5. Pit lover on October 26th, 2023 1:22 pm

    I see it time and time again. People have these big dogs not just pit bulls they don’t take responsibility by securing there dogs by leash ot other means. This poor man went through a terrible death . Due to this woman’s irresponsible actions of having dogs she had no business having a man lost his life. She definitely should of got more time. To everyone out there do yourself and your dog justice and be a responsible dog owner.

  6. Alison on October 26th, 2023 12:10 pm

    This person not only caused a man’s death, but left him to suffer and die alone, didn’t render aid, alert anyone or call 911. Who was the judge and why only 2.5 years?

  7. Bradley on October 26th, 2023 10:52 am

    It appears that it depends on who you are, when sentences are given out. Someone lost their life and yet this person was not given an appropriate jail term. We see time and time again how harsh sentences are given for minor infractions while very minimum or no sentence is given to others for major crimes, depending on who you are. I remind us all, you may get away with a crime here on this earth, but it’s not over. You WILL answer to the Lord God Almighty. It’s never OVER until you answer to God.

  8. HILL on October 26th, 2023 9:58 am

    Where was Escambia Animal Control? They have never responded when I have called them about a problem.

  9. sam on October 26th, 2023 9:51 am

    if I lived out in the country and away from neighbors, I would have one. I had a couple and was always a little nervous about them.

  10. Fire the Escambia County Judges. on October 26th, 2023 9:50 am

    We seriously need to get rid of these judges giving people a slap on the wrist. So she basically was able to kill someone and only got 2.5 years. Good job Escambia county.

  11. Not again on October 26th, 2023 8:34 am

    In a case like this, 10 years minimum or the life expectancy of the victim, whichever is greater.

    The victim(s) have a right to live their life, and to not be harassed by dogs on public right of way. Period.

  12. JJ on October 25th, 2023 11:15 pm

    HORRIFIED!!!!
    2 1/2 years, NO LESS THAN 10. Our justice system is FAILING TO PROYECT! NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS

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