Woman found dead in home with 4 dogs in what police believe was a fatal animal attack
By Madilyn Destefano
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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (WESH) — A woman was found unresponsive in her Daytona Beach home with severe injuries consistent with what appeared to be an animal attack, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
When officers arrived Friday just before 7:15 p.m., they found 38-year-old Monica Emerson inside the home. They also discovered four dogs running freely.
Police said the victim’s significant other told investigators he spoke to Emerson about 30 to 40 minutes before coming to the home. He was planning to take her to the bank,
The incident report shows police saw animal feces spread throughout the home before finding the victim in a back room on the floor, lying next to the bed.
The report states she had missing skin, and cuts on her body including to her eyes lips and left arm. Police say none of the injuries appear to be the result of foul play or caused by human involvement.
Further investigation suggested Emerson may have experienced a medical episode that caused her to lose consciousness, during which time she was fatally attacked by the dogs. Her partner told them she was epileptic and took medicine twice a day.
DBPD Animal Control Services took custody of all four dogs. The animals were then transferred to Volusia County Animal Services where they will be held for 10 days before being euthanized.
It’s unclear whether the dogs belonged to Emerson. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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