Dangerous Danes: Woman Killed By Her 2 Great Danes Inside Ohio Home

A 49-year-old woman was believed to have been killed by her pet dogs in her home in Waynesville, Ohio.

Mary Matthews was found dead by his husband, Dale Matthews, and his son late Friday after the former was released from the Warren County Jail, said NBC News.

She was pronounced dead at 4:34 p.m. on November 1.

Officer Wendi Blaha, who responded to the Matthews household following a possible overdose report, pointed that Mary “may have been so intoxicated” at the time of the attack that she didn't know the severity of her injuries.

Blaha discovered Matthews on the bathroom floor near the front door with her rigid body covered in multiple puncture wounds. The victim was also said to be “missing a piece of flesh from her ankle.”

Blood was found in different areas of the house, including the garage, laundry room, entryway and bathroom, according to Dayton Daily News.

The responding officer also saw two large but thin Great Danes on an enclosed deck that was covered in dog feces. The Cincinnati Enquirer said that Matthews may have been able to force the canines outside and onto the first-floor deck following the attack.

“It appears that she was able to get them outside but perhaps didn't recognize the extent of her injuries and felt she could handle things on her own,” Blaha said in her report.

Neighbors also complained about the dogs “barking and whining” around 3:00 a.m.

“She was attacked by her dog or dogs,” said Doyle Burke.

The Warren County Coroner's Office chief investigator added that Matthews bled to death from the bites that she had received.

Burke also suggested that the dogs had bitten the victim before and they were known to be aggressive.

This, too, was confirmed by Dale Matthews, who claimed that the black dog was indeed “vicious” and had bitten several people, including himself.

The dogs were turned over to Warren County Animal Warden Nathan Harper. Both animals were euthanized Saturday and are scheduled to be tested for rabies.

Further investigation also led to the discovery of a “heavily blood-stained” baseball on the living room couch, as well as a pair of grey sweat pants that were torn in “numerous places.”

Likewise, authorities documented signs of alcohol and drug abuse, with Dale Matthews affirming to the fact that Mary usually started her day “taking numerous prescription medications and drinking beer.”