Police: 2-year-old mauled to death by dogs after being left unattended by babysitter

Written by: A. Smith

Published October 6, 2025 @ 11:15 AM ET

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – A babysitter has been charged with murder after police say a 2-year-old boy died when he was attacked by dogs while left unattended at her home.

The boy’s mother identified him as Kaimir Jones. Valdosta police have charged Stacy Wheeler Cobb, 48, with murder in the second degree and cruelty to children in the second degree, both felony charges.

Chief Leslie Manahan said, “This is a horrible and tragic event that should have never occurred, but because of negligence on this offender’s behalf, a mother has tragically lost a child.”

Valdosta officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to Cobb’s home on Saturday after the attack. Detectives determined that Cobb was running an unlicensed daycare at her home.

Earlier in the day, Kaimir’s mother took him to Cobb’s home for her to watch him for the day. Investigators determined that Kaimir was left unattended for over two hours. Cobb told police that she was taking a nap and thought the child was as well.

During this time, the child got outside into the backyard and opened the kennel for two large Rottweiler dogs, which then attacked him, according to police. He died at the scene.

Police arrested Cobb and took her to the Lowndes County Jail.

Lowndes County Animal Control Officers took custody of the two Rottweilers involved in the attack, as well as a third dog that was at the home.

Police said the investigation is ongoing with more charges expected.