Swindon Woman Found Dead At Home, Dogs Partially Consume Her Body

A 45-year-old woman from Swindon, England, was found dead in her home, partially eaten by her pet dogs, according to Network 18 report. The woman, identified as Hart, was discovered in her living room after neighbours, who had not seen her for a month, became concerned and contacted authorities.

The alarm was raised when Hart's dogs were heard barking continuously. Lorraine, a neighbour with a spare key, attempted to enter the property but found the key still in the lock. Unable to gain access, Lorraine contacted the police, fearing something had gone wrong. Officers arrived at the scene and made the grim discovery of Hart's body, partially consumed by her dogs. One of her dachshunds was found dead, while the surviving dog appeared distressed.

Lorraine described Hart as a "troubled soul" who had faced mental health struggles and was going through a difficult time after a breakup with her long-term partner. Hart's son paid tribute to his mother on social media, saying, "Dogs were her life," and confirming her passing on January 29.

Hart was a well-known dog lover, having owned several dogs over the years. In 2022, she acquired a dachshund named Frankie, followed by the adoption of another dachshund, Millie, in 2023. She had plans to sell puppies from these dogs.

Coroner Ian Singleton confirmed that Wiltshire Police were notified of Hart's disappearance on January 29, leading to the discovery of her body. The police confirmed that Hart's dogs had resorted to consuming her body after her death.

Forensic evidence revealed that Hart had died by suicide. Police have confirmed that they are not treating the death as suspicious. Hart had been suffering from health issues and chronic pain, which had forced her to stop working. Despite living in the same home for over a decade, she had not been in contact with any mental health services.