The bodies of Jonathan Thompson, 42, and Andrew Ross Guempel, 41, were discovered in a wooded area near a Walmart in Salem on April 23. Both men exhibited signs of stab wounds and blunt force trauma, leading investigators to suspect foul play. Jay Blodget, a 30-year-old homeless man, has been charged with two counts of murder. Prior to the arrests, Blodget was detained for a separate incident near the scene but was released the same day. He is currently held without bail, awaiting his next court appearance.
The recent discovery of two murdered men near a Salem Walmart has led to the arrest of Jay Blodget, who faces two counts of murder.
Prosecutors confirm that Jonathan Thompson and Andrew Ross Guempel were found with stab wounds and blunt force trauma, raising concerns in the community.
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