3-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Family Dogs 2 Days After Christmas

Mar. 15, 2025

Kingsley Wright.Photo:GoFundMe

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A little girl wasfound deadin Cincinnati two days after Christmas after an apparent dog attack.

The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that it positively identified the victim as 3-year-old Kingsley Renee Wright, who was killed on Dec. 27 while visiting family.

Kingsley Wright was the victim of an alleged dog attack.GoFundMe

The caller told officers that his animals were “in a cage” and not loose when he awoke to find his daughter dead.

Cincinnati Police officers who initially responded to the call were advised to turn off their body cameras due to the gruesome nature of Kingsley’s injuries.

“I just want to know why and how,” Smith said through tears.

Kinglsey Wright died on Dec. 27 at age 3.GoFundMe

Cincinnati Animal CAREconfirmed to PEOPLE that they were called to the scene on Dec. 27 to remove three dogs from the home. The animals are now being held at the shelter for the 10-day bite quarantine period, per the legal requirement.

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Kingsley’sobituaryremembers her as “a happy girl with a beautiful laugh and smile.”

“She loved to sing and dance for her family, and always saw the positive and bright side of everything around her,” the tribute reads.

AGoFundMepage has been set up to benefit Kingsley’s family in the aftermath of her death.

source: people.com