Dad charged after daughter mauled to death by dogs in Roselawn

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CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A father is now facing charges after his 3-year-old daughter was mauled to death by two dogs.

Warren Houston is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering children and reckless homicide, according to Hamilton County court records.

The charges stem from the death of his daughter, 3-year-old Kingsley Wright.

On Dec. 27, 2024, Wright was mauled by two dogs inside a home on Stillwell Road in Roselawn, Cincinnati police said.

According to the 911 calls, Wright was asleep in the living room on the couch when she was attacked.

“I just woke up and my daughter is dead. There’s blood everywhere, I don’t know what happened,” a man, who identified himself as Wright’s father, told dispatchers. “I don’t understand what went on.”

As emergency crews headed to the Roselawn apartment, the dispatcher advised the man to “put away” any pets.

“They’re in the cage, that’s why I’m like, ‘Did any of my pets attack her or something?’” He said.

“Were they out loose?” The dispatcher asked.

“No,” the caller responded.

Lt. Cunningham says the dogs were known to the family.

Cincinnati Animal CARE was dispatched to the scene that morning.

A media spokesperson for the shelter said police called them to remove three dogs from the home.

Ohio law says dogs who have bitten someone should be quarantined for at least 10 days for rabies observation. Additionally, the owner of the dog(s) is held liable if the animal causes injury or death.

In her obituary, Wright was described as a “happy girl with a beautiful laugh and smile” who loved to sing and dance for her family.

Wright “always saw the positive and bright side of everything around her,” the obituary says.

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