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Ohio Dad Sentenced to 5 Years for Baby's Death by Pit Bull, Strangulation, and Escape

Law&Crime NetworkOctober 28, 202529 min72,721 views
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Tragic Death of Baby Royal

  • 👶 Six-month-old Royal died on April 28, 2024, after being attacked by the family's pit bull mix, Kilo, when he rolled off the couch.
  • 💔 The incident occurred in Marion, Ohio, with Royal's seven-year-old sister being the only other person in the room at the time.
  • 🚨 Emergency services responded to the scene, but Royal could not be saved.

Warnings and Negligence Regarding Kilo

  • ⚠️ Family members, including Blake Bates's grandmother and mother, had repeatedly warned Bates and Alyssa Smith about Kilo's aggressive behavior and urged them to get rid of the dog.
  • 📣 Bates's grandmother stated she had been
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