Americus, GA – This morning at approximately 9:00 AM, the Americus Police Department received a call that two people were deceased inside a residence at 1130 North Jackson Street.  The bodies were discovered by a relative of one of the decedents when the decedent’s employer contacted the relative after the decedent failed to show up for work.  When Americus Police arrived at the North Jackson Street scene, they found the bodies of a black male and black female.  The victims’ identities are not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. 

Later this morning, at approximately 10:50 AM, the Americus Police were called to 124 Lester Street where the body of a black female was discovered.  The name of this victim is also not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.

The Americus Police has requested the GBI’s assistance in both investigations.  Investigators are working to determine if the two cases are related.

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Contact Information:

Sherry Lang 404/270-8330