Calif. Mom Mauled to Death by Dogs as Police Find 25 Great Danes ‘Running Loose’ Nearby

Mar. 15, 2025

Davina Corbin.Photo:Justin Corbin/GoFundMe

Justin Corbin/GoFundMe

Davina Corbin, 56, was found dead on Blackhawk Trail in Feather Falls, Calif., around 1:58 a.m. according to theButte County Sheriff’s Office. It is believed she was walking in the area when she was attacked, authorities say.

During her autopsy, “numerous bite marks and injuries” were found on Corbin’s body, leading the forensic pathologist to believe that her cause of death involved a dog attack.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for a home on Blackhawk Trail, and found 25 Great Dane dogs who were “running loose in the area.” The deputies and detectives “spent the entire day capturing the dogs”.

As of Aug. 10, 23 of the dogs had been captured and placed under the custody of animal control. Upon further investigation, the DNA found on Corbin’s clothing was consistent with domestic dog DNA.

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PEOPLE reached out to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 16 and did not receive an immediate response.

Local news outletKCRAreported on Aug. 15 that seven of the dogs — all adult Great Danes — believed to have been involved with Corbin’s death are being euthanized.

Per Butte County Public Health, the 18 Great Dane puppies will be put up for adoption. No criminal charges have been filed involving Corbin’s death.

Max Hecker, who lives in Feather Falls, told KCRA about the Great Danes, revealing that he and his neighbors have complained about the dogs in the past.

source: people.com