A 7-month-old baby couldn’t tell his parents about his cruel sitter’s abusive behavior. Soon, however, the couple started to receive messages from the family dog. When they did, they discovered a horrible reality.

When Benjamin and Hope Jordan moved to Charleston, South Carolina, they needed a babysitter for their infant son Finn. They found a seemingly good match in Alexis Khan, a 21-year-old with a clean background check and prior babysitting experience.

Everything seemed fine initially, but about five months into Khan’s employment, their dog Killian started acting out of character around the babysitter. The usually docile and friendly dog began to growl, stand protectively between Khan and baby Finn, and had his hair standing on end whenever she was near.

Alarmed by Killian’s behavior, Benjamin and Hope became suspicious. To get to the bottom of it, they placed an iPhone under the couch to record audio while they were away. What they found was heartbreaking.

Hope described the recording as a “nightmare.” For hours, baby Finn’s cries could be heard, accompanied by Khan’s cursing and calling him horrible names. Most disturbing were the sounds of slaps and shakes, indicating physical abuse.

Listening to the recording, Benjamin was horrified. “Shut the f*** up,” Khan could be heard saying to Finn, followed by disturbing slapping and shaking sounds that transformed Finn’s cries from distressed to pain-filled.

Despite how well Finn appeared physically—confirmed by doctors—the audio made it clear he was being mistreated. The Jordans took immediate action, notifying the police.

Thankfully, Alexis Khan confessed during a police interview and pleaded guilty to assault and battery. She was sentenced to three years in prison and placed on a registry of child abusers, ensuring she would not work with children again.

Thanks to Killian’s protective instincts, Finn was saved from further harm, and Khan was prevented from harming other children. As Benjamin Jordan gratefully acknowledged, their dog was more than just a pet—he was a true hero. This story reaffirms that sometimes, our furry friends can sense things we cannot, and their loyalty can quite literally save lives.