Pair being questioned in murder of Nashville couple
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A couple wanted for questioning after two bodies were found stuffed in a Nashville apartment's closet early Sunday are in custody, reports CBS affiliate WTVF.
Nashville Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron told local media that the two unidentified bodies of a man and woman were found early Sunday morning.
Investigators believe the victims are 24-year-old Preston Claybrooks Jr. and his longtime girlfriend, 23-year-old Alexandra Grubbs, both of Nashville, whose families reported them missing Sept. 24. Authorities said the identities of the bodies had not been confirmed due to severe trauma.
The man who leased the home, 20-year-old Brandon Griswold, as well as his girlfriend, 21-year-old Whitney Gray, were wanted for questioning before they were taken into custody Monday. Neither has been named a suspect in the case. The couple was found with homeless people in Nashville, reports the station.
WTVF reports Claybrooks' mother went to the apartment - where her son was known to hang out - on Saturday, and contacted authorities about an odor coming from the apartment. Authorities eventually found the bodies in a large closet, under junk and debris.
Officials said the evidence showed an extremely violent crime happened inside the apartment, followed by an attempted cleanup, reports the station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or the Emergency Communications Center at 615-862-8600.