Melissa Phillips has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 2-year-old Mark Alan Partain, who was fatally mauled by a dog in Alabama. The incident occurred in March, prompting a response from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, where the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Phillips faces charges under Emily’s Law, an Alabama statute that holds owners accountable if their dog, known to have violent tendencies, attacks and causes serious injury or death. The dog involved had a history of aggression and had previously attacked in January before being euthanized. Phillips surrendered to authorities, but details on her plea or legal representation remain unclear. Mark Alan’s mother had expressed profound grief on Facebook following the tragic incident.