Kiera Dunk says she's hoping to protect the most vulnerable. She reached out to legislators to help pass Kyan's Law, in remembrance of 10-year-old Kyan Higgins Jr.
Kaitlynn Higgins admitted to shooting her son and placing his body in the trunk of her car. Neighbors say they also witnessed her abuse her family dog.
Prior to the tragedy, Kaitlyn Higgins received at least three citations for dog neglect, and research shows a link between animal abuse and violence against a person.