In relation to the untimely death of her elderly mother, LaVonne Hoff, who had dementia and was allegedly mauled by dogs inside their home, Jessica Hoff, 47, of Colorado, has been accused.
Following an examination into the circumstances surrounding the 76-year-old woman’s death on February 3, 2025, the accusations were brought.
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Jessica Hoff is charged with 54 counts of severe animal abuse and criminal carelessness resulting in death.
After a woman was reported unresponsive, the authorities were called to the site. When deputies arrived at the Pueblo County home, they discovered LaVonne Hoff unconscious.
Two dozen more dogs were found living in the house after the sheriff’s office reported that several of the dogs were running loose.
The home itself was regarded as a chaotic and dangerous place, and these animals were discovered to be in unhygienic circumstances. LaVonne Hoff was tragically declared dead at the scene.
Unsettling information about the incident was uncovered by the investigation.
LaVonne Hoff, who had dementia and needed round-the-clock care, was allegedly abandoned by her daughter while she went on errands. The dogs housed inside the house assaulted her throughout this period.
Criminal charges were brought against Jessica Hoff after an autopsy revealed that LaVonne Hoff’s death was caused by a dog attack.
Authorities have charged Jessica Hoff with criminal negligence after her arrest on Friday. Given the circumstances surrounding her mother’s death, this charge bears significant legal ramifications.
The accusations of aggravated animal cruelty also draw attention to the hazardous and filthy circumstances in which the animals were kept.
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A deadly and avoidable tragedy occurred as a result of Jessica Hoff’s neglect of her mother and the careless circumstances surrounding the dogs, according to the sheriff’s office.
“Detectives executed a search warrant on the home and a second property Jessica Hoff had in Colorado City and located a total of 54 dogs and the seven birds in her possession,” according to the sheriff’s office. “The dogs and birds were found living in unsanitary conditions and several of the dogs were in poor health.”
There is Jessica Hoff in captivity. She is expected to appear in court on Thursday, according to court records. Hoff does not currently have a counsel listed, and she is still being held for additional legal action.
The terrible result of a scenario that may have been prevented with appropriate care and responsibility leaves the community and authorities to deal with it.
