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The bodies of seven people were discovered in rural Georgia during the search for two missing girls.
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The girls, ages 14 and 16, were reported missing on April 23.
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The search involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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The bodies were found in four separate locations, and some were badly decomposed.
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The identities of the deceased have not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
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Autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
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The search for the missing girls has been suspended, and authorities are now investigating the deaths as a homicide.
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Officials have stated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
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The area where the bodies were found is known for its dense forest and difficult terrain.
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