COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Columbus County authorities have released the identity of one of the two women whose bodies were found in a shed behind a home Monday evening.
Investigators said the bodies were found behind a home in the in the 2300 block of Blacksmith Road in Bolton when following up on a missing persons report filed earlier in the day. They say family members told them they have not seen Jeanette Nancy Thut, 74, since October 24.
Officials said one of the two victims has been identified as Donna Gore, 55.
Nancy Merritt, Thut's daughter, says her mom is the other victim. Merritt added she saw her mother a couple of weeks ago and her mother visits people all the time. Merritt and neighbors described Thut as a nice and giving person.
"She was big hearted person. I mean she would buy homeless people shoes. She would give anything away. She was just really kind," Merritt said.
Deputies say foul play is suspected. They add that persons of interest are being sought for questioning.
An autopsy was performed Tuesday on both of the victims, but the cause of death has not been released.
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