A woman has confessed to being responsible for an excessively aggressive XL bully dog that fatally attacked a teenager.

Kelcie Reed, aged 24, has pleaded guilty to overseeing a dog that was dangerously out of control, leading to injuries resulting in death.

The XL bully, known as Prince, tragically inflicted fatal wounds on 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett inside a residence in Cobhorn Drive, Withywood, Bristol, on February 26 last year.

Authorities responded to the scene at 7:19 pm, but despite their efforts, Morgan succumbed to her injuries. Hailing from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Ms. Dorsett suffered fatal bites to her neck during the incident.

Following the attack, the dog was euthanized. Reed, residing in Barrowmead Road, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, only spoke to enter her plea. She was granted conditional bail until the sentencing scheduled for July 9.

Morgan’s former head teacher paid tribute, recalling her as a compassionate and considerate individual.

Pete Lowe-Werrell, the head teacher at Mary Webb School in Pontesbury, near Shrewsbury, stated, “Our thoughts are with Morgan’s family and friends during this extremely challenging time. We remember Morgan as a very kind and thoughtful person with a promising future ahead.”

In a GoFundMe campaign for the family, a message honoring Morgan emphasized her exceptional qualities and the profound impact of her loss on the community.

Ahead of Reed’s court appearance, Detective Sergeant Rich Glanville from Avon and Somerset Police remarked on the progress of the investigation into Morgan’s tragic death, ensuring the family receives continuous support.

Morgan’s family advocates for stricter legislation concerning dangerous dogs and vows to push for reforms in her memory.

Marie Smith, Morgan’s mother, expressed the need for accountability and regulation in owning dogs, comparing it to the stringent requirements for owning a firearm.

She emphasized the lack of oversight in dog ownership and called for more stringent measures to ensure public safety.