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2 arrested in connection to Atlanta woman's disappearance, death charged with murder: Indictments

​The indictments detail what led up to Morgan Bauer's gruesome death in 2016, allegedly at the hands of the two suspects.

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Editor's note: Some of the details listed in the indictments that are in this story are graphic. Viewer's discretion is advised.

The two people who were arrested in connection to the disappearance and death of Atlanta woman Morgan Bauer who vanished back in 2016 are now facing a slew of charges -- including murder.

Jonathan Warren and Katelyn Goble were arrested out of the state back in early August in connection to Bauer's disappearance, in which Porterdale Police also confirmed Bauer's death, although her body was not recovered.

Warren was arrested in Los Angeles and initially charged with murder, aggravated assault, concealing a death, and tampering with evidence out of Newton County -- all felonies. He now faces an additional charge of necrophilia, according to an indictments obtained by 11Alive.

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Goble was arrested in Peoria, Illinois, and originally charged with concealing a death and tampering with evidence. Goble now faces felony murder and malice murder charges out of Newton County, in addition to an aggravated assault charge, according to the indictments.

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Morgan Bauer (left) and suspects Jonathan Warren (top right) and Katelyn Goble (bottom right).

The indictments detail what led up to Bauer's gruesome death, allegedly at the hands of Warren and Goble.

Bauer was last seen on Feb. 25, 2016, when she left Top of Gainesville, a nightclub where Bauer was a dancer. According to police, she left the club with some people and was dropped off at a Citgo gas station. Bauer posted on social media the next day on Feb. 26 but she was never seen again.

According to the indictments, Bauer was allegedly strangled to death by Warren and Goble on Feb. 26, 2016, in Newton County. Warren and Goble then allegedly cut Bauer's body up before burning it in order to attempt to conceal the evidence, the indictments read.

Warren then allegedly performed sexual acts on her deceased body -- for which he now faces a necrophilia charge, according to the indictments.

The two were both extradited to Porterdale in Newton County where they were denied bond, according to court documents. Warren and Globe remain in custody at the Newton County Jail. 

Newton County District Attorney Randy McGinley said his office is hopeful that Bauer's family will soon see justice.

"I always look at it from the victim’s perspective or in this case – the victim’s family. This family has been waiting for years, not knowing what has happened. And my hope is that this investigation and this case will lead to them having some closure," McGinley explained.

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