24-Year-Old Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Dog Attack Case in Bristol
Woman, 24, admits being in charge of out of control XL bully that killed 19-year-old by biting her neck
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Kelcie Reed, 24, has admitted to being responsible for an XL bully dog that fatally attacked 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett in Bristol. The incident occurred on February 26, 2022, leading to Dorsett's death from severe neck injuries. Reed is set for sentencing on July 9.
- 01Kelcie Reed was in charge of the XL bully named Prince when it attacked Morgan Dorsett.
- 02The attack occurred on February 26, 2022, at a flat in Withywood, Bristol.
- 03Emergency services pronounced Dorsett dead at the scene due to severe neck injuries.
- 04Reed pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog, causing injury resulting in death.
- 05The dog was euthanized following the incident.
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Kelcie Reed, a 24-year-old woman from Bristol, has pleaded guilty to being in charge of an XL bully dog named Prince that fatally attacked 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett. The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2022, in a flat located on Cobhorn Drive in Withywood, Bristol, where Dorsett suffered fatal bites to her neck. Emergency services responded quickly but were unable to save her, declaring her dead at the scene. In court, Reed entered her guilty plea and was released on conditional bail until her sentencing scheduled for July 9. She is prohibited from owning or controlling any dogs in the meantime. The judge indicated that Reed faces a strong possibility of immediate custody. An emotional tribute from Dorsett's stepfather highlighted the profound loss felt by her family, describing her as a
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The incident raises concerns about dog ownership regulations and public safety in Bristol.
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