Fla. woman, 50, ‘ripped apart’ by neighbors’ pit bulls, who were known to terrorize the neighborhood
A 50-year-old woman in Florida was tragically killed by two pit bulls known to terrorize the neighborhood. Her husband discovered her after hearing her cries for help, only to find her severely injured. The dogs have been seized by animal control, but no arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
- ▪Jodi Cowan was mauled to death by two aggressive pit bulls in Brevard County.
- ▪Her husband, Donnell Smith, witnessed the attack and attempted to save her.
- ▪The pit bulls had a history of terrorizing the neighborhood, and residents had previously reported concerns.
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US News Fla. woman, 50, ‘ripped apart’ by neighbors’ pit bulls, who were known to terrorize the neighborhood By Ella Morrison Published May 22, 2026, 5:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 50 year-old Florida woman was viciously mauled to death by a pair of bloodthirsty pit bulls, only to be found by her heartbroken husband who said he’ll “never get the image out of my mind.” Donnell Smith returned to his Brevard County home shortly after 1 .m. on Tuesday — after helping neighbors across the street — and noticed his wife, Jodi Cowan, and their small dog had disappeared, according to WESH 2 News. Smith then suddenly heard Cowan’s cries for help in the distance, the outlet reported.
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