A Tennessee mother-in-law is now in stable condition with “stitches and bite marks all over her body” after two of her pit bulls stabbed her babies to death on Wednesday.
Kristi Jane Benard, 30, was seriously injured by dogs when she tried to drag her 5-month-old boy, Holles Dean, and 2-year-old girl Lily Jane outside their home in Shelby County. , Tennessee.
According to one, both the children were declared dead on the spot. twitter post Created by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Benard’s condition is reportedly stable, but the mother has “numerous stitches and bite marks all over her body, including her face,” Jeff Gibson – husband Colby Benard’s uncle – wrote on Facebook.
According to Gibson, the details of how the attack happened and why the pets became aggressive are unclear, with the tragic event lasting about 10 minutes.
Gibson also said that Benard’s “arms and legs are completely tied/wrapped.”
The family member also wrote, “So far it looks like there is no permanent damage other than the heart that will never heal.”
While the pets, Cheech and Mia, were part of the family for more than eight years without violent incident, Kelsey Canfield – Benard’s best friend – told Fox News Digital,
“This attack lasted longer than any of us could have ever imagined,” Canfield said.
Two pit bulls were euthanized and autopsies for the babies are still pending.
Friend Stephanie Chipman on Facebook wrote, “To say that I am at a loss for words and my heart is breaking and breaking ever since I found out.”
“Just in complete shock. Praying so hard to the good god to hold you and your family tight and to help you get through this. Always here for you and love you so much!”