Authorities are investigating a pair of homicides after the bodies of two women were found in Washington Park within a 24-hour period.

According to the Illinois State Police, the first victim was identified as Sandra Reckmann of Alahmbra. Her body was discovered at 5 a.m. on Tuesday in an area of overgrown vegetation in the 1600 block of 56th Street. Investigators said Reckmann, 49, was known to frequent the area of Bunkum Road and Kingshighway in Washington Park.

The second victim's body was identified as 56-year-old Washington Park resident Bridgett B. Williams. She was found on Wednesday in John Thornton Memorial Park at approximately 3:10 a.m.

Illinois State Police and Washington Park Police are investigate the deaths. It is unknown if they are connected.

Anyone who has information related to the investigations is asked to contact Special Agent Travis Irwin at (618) 346-3769 or Special Agent David Wargo at (618) 346-3765.