Newborn killed by family dog, Chomp, who bit him 180 times in squalid home
A disgusting dad has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his newborn son was killed by their pet dog, Chomp, who bit the helpless baby at least 180 times in their squalid Indiana home. Tragic baby Jason Anthony Weaver was just a week old when he was killed by Chomp, a 5-ye.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Sep 16, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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