Dawn Jurgens, 76, was found deceased by her husband, Carl Jurgens, outside of their North Union Road home on Saturday, according to reports. Dawn Jurgens was known to let the dogs outside everyday around 3 p.m.
Her husband returned and realized the dogs were still outside, and after putting them in their kennels, he discovered his wife’s body, according to reports.
Carl Jurgens told News Center 7’s Kate Bartley his wife loved the two dogs and had owned them since they were puppies. He said he didn’t know what caused the dogs to turn on his wife.
Jurgens had visible major injuries to her face and scalp, in addition to bite and puncture wounds on her arm, according to police.
The cane corso dogs, a type of mastiff, were euthanized Tuesday.
ABC22 spoke with the victim's son, Joe Jurgens, who doesn't believe the coroner's findings which said that his mother died from multiple puncture wounds to the head and neck due to dog bites.
"I don't believe that's what happened," said Jurgens. "I don't know what happened, I wish I did. I'd feel a little better if I really knew, but I do not believe those dogs attacked her out of aggression."
"They used to walk through the woods with her - they protected her," Jurgens said. "I can't imagine, even fathom, that they would attack and kill her."
(WHIO - Sept 5, 2012)
