Suspect Detained After Sisters Found Dead in Cleveland Suitcases

Cleveland police detained a suspect for questioning after two young half-sisters were found dead inside suitcases buried in a shallow grave. The bodies of the Black girls, aged between 8 and 14, were discovered by a dog walker near the Ginn Academy on the city's east side. Police Chief Dorothy Todd confirmed that the victims had been at the site for some time and do not match active missing persons reports. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office is using DNA testing to identify the children as federal and local partners continue the investigation.A dog walker discovered the remains after his pet refused to move from a dirt mound near East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue. Investigators are working around the clock to find those responsible for the deaths of the two sisters in Ohio, USA.Preliminary tests confirmed the sibling relationship, though the exact cause of death for the two girls remains under investigation. Dorothy Todd described the situation as a terrible tragedy for the local community as they seek answers.Authorities are appealing to the public for any information regarding young girls who have recently been absent from schools or social clubs. No formal charges have been filed against the individual currently being held by the homicide unit.