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Dad's Sick Joke After Dog Mauls Baby
16 Jan
Summary
- A baby's toe was amputated after a French bulldog attack.
- Parents lied about a stranger's dog causing the injuries.
- Sentences of 12 and 15 months suspended for the parents.
A 26-day-old infant required the amputation of a toe after being attacked by the family's French bulldog, named Boss. The incident, which occurred on October 4, 2023, led the infant's parents, Aaron Newsome and Caitlin Powell, to concoct a false story for hospital staff.
Upon arrival at Ormskirk Hospital on October 5, 2023, the couple claimed a stranger's dog had attacked their son. However, inconsistencies in their account prompted medical personnel to alert the police. Under interrogation, the fabricated nature of their story was revealed, with text messages exposing Newsome's cruel jest about their son needing a "one-legged sleep suit."
Ultimately, Powell confessed that Boss had bitten the child while he was crying, admitting she panicked. Newsome, Powell, and Carl Powell, Caitlin's father, all pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Newsome and Carl Powell received suspended prison sentences on January 13, 2026, while Caitlin Powell's sentencing was postponed to February 4, 2026, pending the location of the dog.
