VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - An investigation is underway after a two-year-old was killed in a dog attack while under the care of a babysitter, according to Valdosta Police (VPD).

On Saturday, Oct. 4, VPD officers, Valdosta firefighters and South Georgia Medical Services went to a house in the 3800 block of Pecan Drive for a dog attack. VPD said when first responders arrived, the child was already dead.

A GoFundMe set up by the child’s mother identified him as Kaimir Jones. To donate, click here.

Investigators believe Stacy Wheeler Cobb, 48, was running an unlicensed daycare at her home.

VPD says the Jones’ mother had taken him to Cobb’s home for her to watch over him. Police believe he was left unattended for more than two hours. Cobb told authorities that she was taking a nap and thought Jones was well.

While Jones was unattended, VPD says he was able to get out into the backyard. Once outside, he opened a kennel containing two large Rottweiler dogs. Police say the dogs mauled the child to death.

Cobb was arrested and charged with:

• Second-degree murder - felony
• Second-degree cruelty to children - felony

VPD says Jones was the only child at Cobb’s house when the incident happened. However, on most days, she reportedly has around 10 children at her home.

Lowndes County Animal Control officers took custody of the two Rottweilers, as well as a third dog that was at the home.

“This is a horrible and tragic event that should have never occurred, but because of negligence on this offender’s behalf, a mother has tragically lost a child. I want to express our department’s deepest sympathy to the family. No words will ever ease their pain, but our hearts go out to them during this unimaginably difficult time. I also keep our first responders in my prayers, as they continue processing their response to this tragic scene.”

VPD says detectives are continuing to process evidence, and more charges will be forthcoming.

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