Update: Oct. 9: According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the victims have been identified as 39-year-old Luis Fabela, and 48-year-old Danielle Bowie. There does not appear to be anyone else involved besides the two individuals located inside the vehicle.
PCSD is still waiting for the autopsy report and other testing to confirm cause of death, which they say could take a few more weeks.
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Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the back seat of a vehicle late Monday night in Pima County.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded around 11:00 p.m. on September 22 to a report of a suspicious vehicle.
The vehicle was discovered in a remote desert area near West Ajo Highway and West Hermans Road. Inside, deputies found two deceased individuals. Based on their condition, investigators believe they had been dead for several days.
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner is conducting autopsies and will work to notify the victims’ families.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to call the Pima County Sheriff’s Department or contact 88-CRIME to remain anonymous.
