AG Confirms Morton County Search

October 13 - In rural Morton County the land stretches for miles and the residents are few and far between, but now investigators are swarming this area and that is because sources say authorities have received information that there could be up to two dozen bodies buried, possibly dating back to the 1970's.

"We are executing that warrant and we are anticipating that the execution of that warrant will take a great deal of time, so we will be on that site for the near future at least," says Attorney General Phill Kline.

Kline will not comment on what they are looking for or if they have found anything, but Governor Kathleen Sebelius has confirmed she received word of the investigation last week. She has been quoted saying, "I guess there have been rumors for years about murders and bodies buried."

Friends of the family say one of the property owners died recently of complications from cancer. Authorities moved in on Friday, one day before his funeral. Silence breeds rumors and they have been flying and people here are seeking answers. So, if there is something on the farm they will know the facts. And if there isn't, then a family that has been described as hard working, well respected, and honest will get back to a normal life.

And it may take time before answers come because the attorney general says they might be on the scene for days or even weeks.