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Judge Postpones Trial in DeLand Boy’s Fatal Dog Mauling Case to March

Prosecutors say the evidence does not meet Florida’s culpable negligence standard for manslaughter.

Overview

  • A judge delayed the trial tied to the death of 8-year-old Michael Millett until March after a Tuesday hearing.
  • The dogs’ owners, Amanda Franco and Brandi (also reported as Brandy) Hodil, are charged with felony tampering with evidence, and Franco also faces a second-degree misdemeanor.
  • Investigators allege Franco deleted messages about her dog’s aggressive behavior and Hodil deleted messages about the dogs being loose the day of the attack.
  • Prosecutors have filed additional materials, including neighbor audio statements and 17 Ring camera videos they say show the dogs roaming the neighborhood.
  • The State Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and determined manslaughter could not be proven under the required culpable negligence standard.