Authorities have arrested a Georgia woman whose infant relative died this week after she was mauled by a vicious dog.
According to NBC News, the attack took place Tuesday afternoon at a residence located about 10 miles outside of Augusta. Authorities say the home was being rented by 56-year-old Migdelia Guadalupe, who was caring for her 7-month-old great-granddaughter, Serenity, at the time.
When police arrived at the scene, Guadalupe and the infant were being treated by fire crews for multiple injuries, including puncture wounds and lacerations. Serenity was reportedly not breathing when deputies came, and was immediately rushed to the AU Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at around 6:45 that night.
It’s reported that Guadalupe was released from the hospital on Friday, and was subsequently arrested for methamphetamine possession and second-degree murder.
“There are additional details that led to these charges that will not be released at this time,” Maj. Steve Morris with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office told NBC News. Guadalupe is being held without bond.
The sheriff’s office identified the dog as an American bulldog-Great Pyrenees mix that belongs to Donna Mills. WJBF reports Mills, who is currently incarcerated, co-owns the residence with her brother, Danny Mills.
“She didn’t have the strength to deal with that dog,” neighbor Stephen Fox told the outlet. “That dog had muscles coming out the wazoo. When he got out occasionally it was very hard to get back.”
Officials say they dog is now in a 10-day quarantine for rabies testing.
