Daughter Charged After 78-Year-Old Father with Dementia Killed in Pit Bull Attack

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Burlington, North Carolina
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Incident type
Dog bite

Summary

Dog Bite Burlington North Carolina in Burlington, North Carolina: A 78‐year‐old father with dementia was killed after his pit bull attacked him. The dog had previously mauled two other people. The daughter of the victim has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment for failing to control the animal.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed victim Unknown Fatal
Jana Campbell Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Daughter Charged After 78-Year-Old Father with Dementia Killed in Pit Bull Attack

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