Dogs Kill 2‑Year‑Old Boy at Georgia Daycare; Woman Arrested!

Dogs Kill 2‑Year‑Old Boy at Georgia Daycare; Woman Arrested!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A tragic incident in Valdosta, Georgia, has left a 2‑year‑old boy, Kaimir Jones, dead after being attacked by two Rottweiler dogs while in the care of a babysitter operating an unlicensed home daycare. The caregiver, 48‑year‑old Stacy Wheeler Cobb, has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges. [1

What Happened

• On October 4, 2025, Kaimir’s mother dropped him off at Cobb’s home, expecting him to be supervised. [1]
• During the day, Cobb allegedly took a nap, leaving the child unattended for over two hours. [1]
• While unsupervised, Kaimir is believed to have wandered into the backyard, opened a kennel housing two large Rottweilers, and was fatally attacked by the dogs. [1]
• Emergency responders arrived to find the child deceased. [1]

Legal Response & Charges

• Cobb was arrested and booked into Lowndes County Jail. [1]
• She faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children. [1]
• Authorities also confiscated the Rottweilers and a third dog from the premises, placing them in custody of animal control. [1]

Context & Public Reaction

• The home was reportedly functioning as a home daycare, even though it lacked proper licensing. [1]
• Cobb is said to care for multiple children on most days, though Kaimir was the only one in her care at the time of the attack. [2]
• The boy’s mother has set up a GoFundMe campaign for funeral expenses and called for justice. [1]
• Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan described the incident as “horrible and tragic,” emphasizing that negligence played a role in the loss of life. [3]

Citations:

1. People.com: people.com/boy-mauled-death-dogs-left-him-unattended-daycare-11824647?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. WJCL: www.wjcl.com/article/valdosta-georgia-daycare-toddler-death/68846568?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. CBS News: www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/valdosta-babysitter-arrested-dog-kills-2-year-old-boy-police/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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