Keven Jones suffered fatal injuries from a bite by an American XL Bully named Cookie while in his daughter-in-law's garden. The incident occurred on May 23, 2022, prior to the breed's addition to the banned dog list in October 2023. Despite immediate first aid efforts, Jones succumbed to extreme blood loss from the injuries.
During the ongoing trial, details emerged about the circumstances surrounding the attack, including the presence of multiple dogs at the property. Cookie was later euthanized with consent from Jones' family.