Two found shot to death in woods in Hot Spring County

Two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds to the head Friday in Hot Spring County, authorities said.

Hot Spring County sheriff's office Sgt. Jeremy Bennett said the man and woman were found by youths on four-wheelers in a heavily wooded area southeast of Malvern.

The bodies, which officials said may have been in the area for several days, were sent to the state Crime Lab for autopsies and identification.

Bennett said tentative identification suggests the two were from the area. A weapon was found at the scene. Bennett said investigators haven't eliminated any possibilities, including a murder-suicide.

"We're looking at all possibilities — any points of avenue," he said.

Bennett said police were called about 2 p.m. Friday. Arkansas State Police are assisting with the investigation.

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