Police: Deadly Dunwoody fire a "possible cover-up"
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Police believe the fire at a Dunwoody home Thursday morning may have been set to hide a double murder.
"The fire was a possible cover-up," Dunwoody police spokesman Sgt. Mike Carlson told the AJC Friday.
Dunwoody police are actively pursuing a homicide investigation in the fatal fire Thursday in the 1900 block of Peeler Road.
"Initial investigation and initial autopsy results indicate a cause of death for both victims which is inconsistent with natural or accidental causes," Carlson said said.
Fire fighters were called to the two-story home shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday when smoke and flames were reported, according to reports.
Two bodies were found in the home, although police have yet to identify either victim.
Investigators are working with the DeKalb County Fire Department arson unit and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to determine the cause of the blaze, police said.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call Dunwoody police detectives at 678-382-6912.
Return to AJC.com for more updates.
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