An Edmonton woman was sentenced to house arrest after being found guilty of criminal negligence causing death in connection with a fatal dog attack that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy in 2024. Crystal Jean MacDonald, 46, owned two Cane Corso dogs involved in the incident and was convicted in May at the Edmonton Court of King’s Bench in a judge-alone trial.
The court delivered the sentence after MacDonald’s conviction. The proceedings centered on the role of the dog owner in the fatal event, with the judge determining criminal negligence caused the death. The case drew attention to the dangers associated with large-breed dogs and the responsibilities of owners.
Details of the sentencing were reported, including the nature of the penalty and any conditions attached to house arrest. The story emphasizes that the conviction and sentence stem from police and court processes following the 2024 tragedy that affected the boy’s family and the Edmonton community.
