Indianapolis police are investigating the homicides of two women who were found slain in a similar manner near each other just days apart.
Indianapolis Interim Police Chief Christopher Bailey said they have not determined if the two deaths are connected but that there are “similarities in these two cases.”
“We’re here out of an abundance of caution to share information with the community that we can share and ask for information that will help move these investigations forward,” Bailey said at a press briefing on Friday.
The body of the first victim — Shannon Lassere — was found on Saturday, Jan. 27, on the city’s far east side, police said. The body of the second — Marianne Weis — was found five days later about 150 yards away, police said.
“Both victims either lived in or had strong connections to this area on the far east side,” Capt. Roger Spurgeon told reporters during the briefing. “Both victims were killed in a similar manner. Both victims were white females in their 50s.”