Officials have identified two bodies that were found burned inside a car in East Cleveland earlier this week, revealing that they are a father and his teenage daughter who were apparently forcibly taken from their homes before being murdered.
Thirty-nine-year-old Paul Bradley and 14-year-old Paris N. Bradley, both of Bedford, were found dead Wednesday inside a rented Buick on Savannah Ave., according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner. Authorities later searched their Bedford home on Gould Ave. in connection with the case.
We are told Paul Bradley was the one who rented the burned car, and police also said there was "a very strong odor of gas" inside. Court records show the elder Bradley has a lengthy history with the law.
While Paris Bradley was burned, the medical examiner says that was not how she died. Apparently, she was shot multiple times in the head and suffered injuries to her skull and brain. East Cleveland officials say is appears Paris Bradley was tortured before her death to possibly gain information.
Both Paris and Paul Bradley were forcibly removed from their beds, police say evidence tells them. While Paris was killed prior to the fire, they say Paul was likely burned alive after being bound numerous times.
No possible suspects have been named at this time. Police tell us they are working "around the clock" to solve this case, and a $5,000 reward is being offered for information.