Race Day Live , (Michigan, January 2025) – A Michigan man faces a lengthy prison sentence following the tragic mauling and death of a father of six by his three dogs last year.
On January 29, 2024, 35-year-old Harold Phillips visited the mall to purchase new attire for an upcoming job interview. While returning from the bus stop after shopping, he was brutally attacked by a bulldog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, and an American Staffordshire terrier — all this happened less than a mile from his home. Phillips passed away from his injuries on February 2, 2024.
Roy Eric Goodman, 41, and Trevina Quiche Goodman, 39, face charges related to the possession of a dangerous animal that resulted in a fatality. The couple ultimately entered a no contest plea regarding the charges against them.
On Friday, the duo received their sentences, as reported by The Detroit News. Roy Goodman has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from 30 months to 15 years. Trevina Goodman has been granted a lighter sentence, receiving three years of probation. According to Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller, the wife faces a potential prison sentence ranging from 18 months to 15 years if she breaches her probation conditions, as reported by the newspaper.
On the day in question, the trio made their getaway through an unlocked front gate at the Goodman residence located on Detroit’s west side.
A report acquired by a local news outlet reveals that the husband informed animal control officers he had allowed the dogs to roam in his yard before stepping back inside to retrieve an item, only to come back and discover they were missing. Roy Goodman expressed his wish that the dogs would not come back, yet he still ventured out to search for them.
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Upon hearing a desperate cry for assistance, Roy Goodman realized he had encountered the beings he had never truly desired to find. Believing it was his dogs causing a commotion, he quickly took his car keys and headed in the direction of the cries for help. He gathered the dogs and contacted emergency services for the injured person.
The dogs were subsequently surrendered to officials and put down.
A situation unfolded at the intersection of Longacre Street and West Chicago Road. At first, Phillips’ injuries were so severe that, in a desperate attempt to save him, medical professionals had to remove one of his arms.
Just days later, the cherished father passed away.
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The sorrowful widow refrained from commenting on the sentencing — and will continue to do so, as stated by her attorney.
The Phillips family has initiated legal action against Detroit’s animal control agency and its former director, claiming that previous alerts regarding the dogs were largely overlooked.
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