Pit Bull Owners Arrested in Death of Tanner Joshua Monk
Owners Identified and ChargedBreckenridge, TX - Jack Smith, 45, and Crystal Watson, 27, have been arrested in connection with the death of
Tanner Joshua Monk. Both have been charged with a dog attack resulting in death, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000 - AKA
Lillian's Law.
On May 18th, Tanner Monk, 7, was found dead about 100 yards west of his family's house and about 50 to 70 yards west of the home where the pit bulls were kept. This information is vital -- the strict penalties of Lillian's Law only apply if the attack occurred
off owner property, as it did in this case.
The owners of the dogs -- Jack Smith and Crystal Watson -- had at least 4 pit bulls in their care, but only two were apparently involved in the attack. Animal Services confiscated all dogs from their property after the fatal attack. Yesterday, a grand jury met to consider the case and returned sealed indictments. Bail for each person was set at $250,000 each and both remain in custody.
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