Copeland says the evidence now indicates Rowan was taken between midnight and 1 a.m. on Nov. 3 after her stepfather left her alone, sleeping in her bed, and went out with some buddies. Copeland said it appears Rowan was killed in Barry County and her body was dumped in a sinkhole in a remote location in McDonald County.

Rowan said murder charges would be up to the Barry County prosecuting attorney, although it's possible that kidnapping charges could be filed in Newton County. One suspect was in custody in Barry County and one was in custody in Newton County on Friday night. One is a 24-year-old man and the other is a man about the same age. One is from Barry County and the other is from Newton County.