article_snippet: Tyaina Finch yellow Labrador retriever’s mouth .
article_snippet: District Attorney Jack Whelan said Tyaina Finch's statements to police had been 'inconsistent.'
article_snippet: District Attorney Jack Whelan described the couple's relationship as 'tumultuous' and said officers had been called to the home before for domestic disturbances. '
article_snippet: The county public defender's office couldn't be reached for comment on The county public defender's office behalf.
article_snippet: History of arguments:
highlights_snippet: The couple were said to have a 'tumultuous' relationship .