Man Charged With Murder After Salem Bodies Found

Two men were found dead in a wooded area near a Walmart on Highland Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon after being discovered by a dog walker who alerted police. Jay Blodget, 30, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths, and is scheduled to be arraigned in Salem District Court on Thursday. The identities of the victims have not been released, and officials have not disclosed how long the bodies had been in the woods or the exact circumstances of their deaths. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of death and the details surrounding the incident. There is no evidence at this time that the deaths are connected to the Walmart store itself. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Massachusetts State Police or Salem Police.