Exams on the bodies of three dogs found buried at a north Phoenix home belonging to rapper DMX showed that two had serious wounds, the Maricopa County sheriff said Saturday (Sept 22).

One of the dogs had serious bite wounds and another had trauma to its abdomen, but exact causes of death were not determined, Sheriff Joe Arpaio said.

A third carcass had been burned so badly an exam was inconclusive.

The remains were dug up Aug. 24, when sheriff's investigators probing allegations of animal neglect raided the rapper's home.

Authorities also seized 12 live pit bulls and numerous weapons and found about a quarter-ounce of marijuana in a bedroom, Sheriff Arpaio said.

No charges have been filed against the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons.

His lawyer, Murray Richman, has said DMX was not at the home during the raid, hadn't been there for months and was paying caretakers and veterinarians to care for his animals.