Three Arrested After Dog Attack
Three arrested in Tennessee after grandfather and infant die following dog attack
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Three people have been arrested in Tullahoma, Tennessee, following the deaths of a grandfather and infant granddaughter in a reported dog mauling in December 2025, according to local police. Zaccahae Smith, Sylvia Smith, and Tilesia Baugh face charges including second-degree murder and child abuse related to the incident at a home with seven pit bulls.
Three Arrested on Murder and Abuse Charges
Police arrested Zaccahae Smith, Sylvia Smith, and Tilesia Baugh in connection with the deaths, according to Tullahoma police reports. Zaccahae Smith and Tilesia Baugh are charged with second-degree murder and child abuse. Sylvia Smith faces three counts of child abuse and neglect. Baugh also faces an additional aggravated child abuse charge.
Dogs Had History With Animals but Not People
The family owned seven pit bulls at the home where the attack occurred, according to police. The dogs had previously attacked other animals but had never harmed people before the incident in December 2025. Police are still investigating the exact cause of death for both victims.
Investigation Unclear Whether Dogs Caused Deaths
A key question remains unanswered: did the dog attack actually cause the deaths, or did it happen after the grandfather and infant granddaughter died? Police say they are investigating this critical detail. The timing of the mauling relative to the deaths will likely affect the charges and legal outcome.
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