That detail, repeated widely online, has transformed what might otherwise have been a local crime story into a much more unsettling mystery.
What Happened Inside the Vehicle?
At the center of the investigation is the car itself.
When authorities arrived, the vehicle reportedly contained the two victims. Their condition and the circumstances surrounding their deaths have not been clearly established in the information available from the original headline.
Investigators would normally begin by securing the entire area, documenting the vehicle, collecting physical evidence and determining whether the deaths occurred inside the car or elsewhere.
A vehicle can provide investigators with important evidence. Fingerprints, DNA, photographs, fibers, electronic devices, blood patterns and other materials can help reconstruct a timeline.
Even seemingly insignificant details can become important.
For example, investigators may examine whether the doors were locked, whether there were signs of forced entry, whether personal belongings were missing and whether the vehicle had been moved from another location.
