2 'heavily decomposed' bodies found in desert near Gila Bend
Reported by: Deborah Stocks
Email: dstocks@abc15.com
Last Update: 2:42 pm

GILA BEND, AZ -- Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say two decomposed bodies discovered in the desert Saturday may be those of undocumented immigrants.

MCSO Deputy Lindsey Smith said in an e-mail that the heavily decomposed bodies were discovered southwest of Gila Bend.

Smith said deputies are now investigating, but preliminary information indicates the two may be undocumented immigrants that were crossing into the country on foot over five months ago.

She said detectives will investigate whether the deaths were as a result of foul play or the victims died as a result to exposure to the "outside elements."

"This is a very risky way to enter the United States and sadly many die while doing so," said Sheriff Joe Arpaio. "I encourage immigrants to utilize the proper channels and obey all aspects of state immigration laws."


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