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Three bodies found in northern Warren County, authorities confirm

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WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities confirmed Wednesday the bodies of three people were found in northern Warren County.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Warren County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney General are all on scene near McMinnville city limits. Authorities said the bodies were located in the Merry Oaks Road area.

"Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, District Attorney General’s office, Homeland Security, McMinnville Police Department, and my office are continuing to work together regarding the investigation into the deaths of the three individuals found in a residence located on Merry Oaks Road, discovered yesterday morning," Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny said. "Currently, investigators are utilizing all investigative tools to follow leads in this case. More information will be released to the public at the appropriate time."

The matter is in the preliminary investigation stages. That is all the information available at this time.

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