Jena Wright jailed for 10 years after her dog killed Jordyn Arndt, 4

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Jordyn Arndt was mauled to death by American Bull Terrier
She was playing in the garden while Jena Wright did laundry inside
Wright sentenced for charges including child endangerment and neglect

By Kate Pickles For Mailonline

Published: 08:08 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 21:03 EST, 14 July 2015

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A babysitter has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after her dog mauled a four-year-old to death.

Jena Wright, 26, had been looking after Jordyn Arndt and her seven-year-old brother Aden in Prairie City, Iowa, when the fatal attack took place in April 2013.

She was convicted of child endangerment causing serious injury, neglect of a dependent person, assault on a police officer and interference with official acts.

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Killed: Jordyn Arndt, four, died after being attacked by an American Staffordshire terrier owned by her babysitter in Prairie City, Iowa, according to police

Wright was sentenced to 10 years for the child endangerment charge, 10 years for the neglect, one year for assault and two years for interference.

The sentences will run concurrently, meaning she will likely serve 10 years behind bars.

Speaking to Jordyn's mother, Jessica, who she called her best friend, she said she was sorry for the loss of Jordyn and the hurt she had caused the family, KCCI News reports.

Woman who's dog mauled child to death get's 10 years

Babysitter: Jena Marie Wright was sentenced to 10 years for child endangerment causing serious injury, neglect of a dependent person, assault on a police officer and interference with official acts

Tragic: Jordyn Arndt was mauled to death by an American Bull Terrier, like the one pictured, right

'Every night my dreams take me back to that tragic day. I miss Jordyn and Jessica every day and ache to be able to change what happened.

'There are no words that can possibly to justice or explain how heavy my heart is for this loss. I am sincerely sorry.'

Jordyn was mauled by the American Bull Terrier as she played in the yard while Wright was doing laundry inside.

Little Jordyn died of her injuries hours later.

Her family previously described her as a tough little girl who loved animals, wearing dresses and playing with dolls but who was always up for running around with the boys.