Newborn baby mauled to death by family’s dog

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - A newborn has di£d after being mauled to death by the family's dog. 

One-week-old baby Jason Anthony Weaver, who was only born on August 28, was attacked by the five-year-old husky-pit bull mix on Thursday, September 4.

The infant di£d from blunt-force trauma wounds, the Huntington County Coroner's Office announced. 

Medics attempted to save the child's life at the home in northeastern Indiana, US.

The baby was taken to hospital in a critical condition but was later pronounced de@d.

Animal control chased the dog and placed the creature in quarantine. 

Little Jason's de@th has been ruled an accident, officials said, as his parents try to come to terms with the horrific incident. 

"The Huntington County Coroner's Office extend their deepest sympathies to the Weaver family and friends," read a press release, which detailed the tragic attack. 

The dog had no prior instances of violence reported to police, WPTA reported. 

The family posted an obituary online to honour the child. 

"Jason Anthony (Weaver) Kinsey, 7 days old, of Markle, passed away on Thursday evening, September 4, 2025. Jason enjoyed the sounds of Rock "n" Roll and country music. He loved the song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. 

"Though his time on this earth was short, he will be loved forever. Jason was born on August 28, 2025 in Fort Wayne, a son of Violet Weaver and Austin Kinsey. His parents survive in Markle. 

"Additional survivors include paternal grandparents: Rita (Michael) Wikey of Markle, and Timothy Kinsey of Markle; a brother: Joseph Edward Weaver; two uncles: Aaron (Liz) Kinsey, and Tony Kinsey; Paternal great grandparents: Charlotte Yencer, Bill Smith, and Barb and Amos Wickey; great aunts and uncles: Carmen (Mike) Looney, and Justin (Liz) Best; a great great grandmother: Annette Best and several cousins.

"Jason was preceded in death by and aunt: Cynthia Kinsey, and great grandparents: Joseph Yencer, Sharon Smith, Gregory Weaver and great-great grandfather: Charles Best. A private family graveside will be held at Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville at a later date."