Death investigation underway after 2 bodies found in central Arkansas, sheriff's office says

Authorities said they are conducting a death investigation Monday morning after two bodies were found in central Arkansas.

The Faulkner County sheriff's office said a 45-year-old woman and 63-year-old man were discovered dead at a residence in the 200 block of Arkansas 89, outside of Mayflower, about 7:15 a.m.

Spokesman Adam Bledsoe said he did not know whether the bodies were found inside or outside the home.

Bledsoe said their manners of death are not known. The bodies have been sent to the state Crime Lab for autopsies.

No further information was available as of 4 p.m. Monday, Bledsoe said.

Read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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