Girl’s body found in suitcase linked, people questioned

Authorities have determined that two girls whose bodies were found stuffed inside suitcases are related.

Preliminary DNA analysis by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the girls were half-sisters.

According to authorities, they were unable to identify the two girls through DNA alone.

Forensic officials are still trying to determine the cause of the girls’ deaths and how they were killed.

The remains of the two young girls were found in two suitcases in an Ohio park on the evening of Monday, March 2.

According to the man who stumbled upon the luggage, one of the bags was half-buried in a shallow grave.

man, Philip Donaldsonsaid he was walking his dog through a Cleveland park when the dog suddenly pulled him toward the bag.

He spoke to local news outlets and explained how he removed the bag from the loose soil, unzipped it and discovered a head.

Police arrived at the park and searched the area before finding a second suitcase containing another body.

Initial reports indicate that only a suitcase containing two bodies was found.

Investigators believe the girls, who were between 8 and 14 years old when they died, likely died of violent homicide.

Police still don’t know how long the girl’s body has been buried, only that it has been “some time.”

The mound has been visible for at least a week, according to Donaldson. He recalled his disturbing discovery to local outlet News 5.

“It was like a pile of dirt and she stopped to smell it…but she took too long,” Donaldson said, referring to his dog. “So, I went back and looked and it was a suitcase that was half buried in the ground and I pulled it up and looked and there was a head in there. Someone’s head was in there.”

Cleveland police said they have not received any reports of missing children matching the girl’s remains.

Police are investigating missing persons reports across the state and neighboring states for any possible clues.

Police said the girls were black and their bodies were said to be intact.

Investigators said they had problems obtaining surveillance footage from cameras in the area because they don’t keep historical data.

The suspect in the case has not yet been identified. Police have interviewed a potential person of interest but have not yet laid charges.

In a statement released by the Mayor of Cleveland on Tuesday, March 3 justin bieber condemned the killings.

“This heinous crime, in which the bodies of two young children were abandoned, is deeply disturbing,” Bieber said. “These children had their whole lives ahead of them. Whoever is responsible for robbing them of their future should be held fully accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our police departments are pursuing every lead, carefully reviewing all available evidence, and deploying all necessary resources. They will not stop working until those responsible for this tragic and inhumane act are identified and brought to justice.”

Cleveland police are asking anyone with any information that could help them identify the two girls or the person responsible for their deaths to call (216) 25-CRIME or 1-800-225-5324.

You can also submit your report online here Or contact Cuyahoga County Crime Stoppers here.