DeKalb County investigates death of 43-year-old woman after blood-covered dogs found at Snellville home

Police response began as an animal-related call and shifted to a death investigation

Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating the death of a 43-year-old woman after officers responding to a call about dogs found her dead inside a home in unincorporated Snellville, in metro Atlanta. The incident unfolded Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, at a residence on Anderson Valley Drive.

Dispatch records indicate officers were initially sent to the location in reference to dogs. After arriving, they were then dispatched to a separate “person down” call at the same address and located the woman deceased, DeKalb County Police said. Investigators have not publicly determined how she died, and the case remains open pending autopsy findings and further investigative work.

Dogs were removed from the scene as investigators secured the home

Police said several dogs were at the home and were “covered in what appears to be blood.” Officers worked with animal services to remove the animals from the property as the scene was processed.

The woman was identified by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office as Mynoviah Tinsley, 43. Officials have not released a cause or manner of death.

Key unanswered questions center on timing, injuries, and circumstances inside the home

Investigators have not announced whether the blood observed on the dogs was connected to the woman’s death, nor have they detailed the condition of the animals or the interior of the residence. Authorities also have not disclosed whether anyone else was inside the home when officers arrived, or how long the woman may have been dead before she was found.

While multiple agencies are typically involved in scenes that combine a death investigation and animal removal, DeKalb County Police have indicated the facts are still being developed and have not provided a detailed narrative.

• Date and location: Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, Anderson Valley Drive, unincorporated Snellville (DeKalb County).
• Victim identification: 43-year-old Mynoviah Tinsley.
• Scene conditions reported by police: multiple dogs present, appearing to be covered in blood.
• Status: cause and manner of death not yet released; investigation ongoing.

Family calls for clarity as official findings are pending

The woman’s family has publicly asked for answers and a thorough investigation. In a statement, relatives described the loss as devastating and said they are seeking clarity about what happened.

“We trust that a complete investigation will bring clarity and truth,” the family said in a public statement.

What comes next

Investigators are expected to rely on medical examiner results, scene documentation, and follow-up interviews to establish the sequence of events. Police have asked anyone with information about the death to contact DeKalb County Police or submit tips through official channels.