80-Year-Old Mom Mauled to Death by Daughter's 3 Pit Bulls Who Had History of Killing Family Pets: Cops

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A Georgia woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after cops say that her three dogs mauled her 80-year-old mother to death.

Officers responded to a 911 call and arrived at the family’s home in Troup County, Ga., on the evening of October 7. When they arrived, they found Rosetta Gesselman on the floor of the home. She was wounded and bleeding. There were three large dogs who ran out a “doggie door” into the backyard.

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PEOPLE confirms that Tongia is being held on $6,000 bond. She has not yet entered a plea, and online records do not reflect an attorney authorized to speak on her behalf.

source: people.com