A Mississippi community is mourning the tragic death of a mother of three who succumbed to her injuries weeks after being brutally attacked by multiple dogs, as her family continues to question why the animals involved have not been euthanized.
LaKesha Newsom, 35, died on March 27 after suffering catastrophic injuries in the March 3 attack in Holly Springs, according to reports.
Newsom was found severely wounded in a shallow ditch and had to be airlifted to a hospital in Memphis. During the attack, she sustained devastating injuries that ultimately led to the amputation of her right arm and leg, along with severe infections that contributed to her death.
Family members say Newsom briefly regained consciousness after the attack and described the horrifying ordeal. “She felt the dogs gnawing on her,” her mother said, recalling her daughter’s final days.
Authorities later confirmed that multiple dogs were involved in the mauling. A 54-year-old woman, identified as Sandra Harris, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
Newsom’s death has sparked outrage among her loved ones, who are demanding accountability—not only for those responsible for the dogs, but also for the fate of the animals themselves. According to her family, the dogs involved in the attack are still alive, raising concerns about public safety and justice.
“She wanted justice,” relatives said, noting that Newsom expressed a desire for accountability before her death.
Newsom leaves behind three children, including 11-year-old twins and a 13-year-old, as her family now prepares for life without her while continuing to push for answers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
