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DeLand Mother's Son Killed by Dogs; Trial Delayed to 2027 Amid New Evidence

Volusia County judge delays trial for women accused of dog attack killing an 8-year-old boy until January 2027.

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Brandy Franco and Amanda Franco appeared in court on Wednesday in DeLand, Florida, charged with tampering with evidence regarding the January 2025 death of 8-year-old Michael Millett. [1] Judge Kathleen McNeilly announced that there will be no plea deals offered and that a trial may not begin until January 2027. [2] Volusia County deputies stated that Michael Millett was riding his bike when two dogs escaped from the women's property and attacked him. [3] A judge in Volusia County postponed the trial of Amanda and Brandy Franco until at least next year regarding their charges of tampering with evidence. [4] The defendants are charged with tampering with evidence after investigators alleged they deleted messages showing their dogs had previously escaped and were dangerous following the fatal mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett in DeLand, Florida. [5] Defense attorney Julia Clark stated that new video and text message evidence has continued to surface, pushing the timeline back. [6] Defense attorneys stated during a hearing on September 2, 2026, that they were not ready for trial and were continuing to review new evidence provided by prosecutors. [7] Prosecutors said they will not offer a plea agreement and intend to take the case to trial. [8]
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  1. Brandy Franco and Amanda Franco appeared in court on Wednesday in DeLand, Florida, charged with tampering with evidence regarding the January 2025 death of 8-year-old Michael Millett. · WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
  2. Judge Kathleen McNeilly announced that there will be no plea deals offered and that a trial may not begin until January 2027. · WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
  3. Volusia County deputies stated that Michael Millett was riding his bike when two dogs escaped from the women's property and attacked him. · WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
  4. A judge in Volusia County postponed the trial of Amanda and Brandy Franco until at least next year regarding their charges of tampering with evidence. · FOX 35 Orlando
  5. The defendants are charged with tampering with evidence after investigators alleged they deleted messages showing their dogs had previously escaped and were dangerous following the fatal mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett in DeLand, Florida. · FOX 35 Orlando
  6. Defense attorney Julia Clark stated that new video and text message evidence has continued to surface, pushing the timeline back. · WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
  7. Defense attorneys stated during a hearing on September 2, 2026, that they were not ready for trial and were continuing to review new evidence provided by prosecutors. · FOX 35 Orlando
  8. Prosecutors said they will not offer a plea agreement and intend to take the case to trial. · FOX 35 Orlando
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