The bodies of two newborns were found in a purple suitcase alongside an Arkansas road Friday afternoon, authorities said.
The two were discovered on County Road 602 shortly before 1:45 p.m., according to a news release from the Cross County sheriff's office. The babies appear to have been twins, the release states.
The suitcase was reportedly found on the bank of a ditch.
The sheriff's office said no more information would be released about the case as of Friday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.
Metro on 02/17/2018