ASP Investigates Double Homicide in Scott County

 
The Arkansas State Police is investigating the murders of two Scott County residents whose bodies were discovered earlier today, Monday, August 24, inside a residence south of Waldron.

Special Agents of the state police criminal investigation division were requested by the Scott County Sheriff to conduct the investigation.
  
The sheriff’s department received a phone call about 1 a.m. today from an individual stating he had cut his foot and needed assistance.  A sheriff’s deputy dispatched to the home found the murder victims in a bedroom.
  
An investigation is continuing and more information is expected to be released as early as tomorrow.

Meanwhile, authorities are attempting to notify next of kin.