The bodies of two men found behind the Walmart in Salem on Wednesday were stabbed and hidden in the woods under dirt, prosecutors said in court.

Jay Blodget, 30, charged with two counts of murder after bodies found near Salem, MA, Walmart; arraignment pending. Details scarce as investigation continues.

The bodies of two men were found in a wooded area adjacent to a Walmart store in Salem on Wednesday afternoon, according to Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office. A man walking his dog in the area spotted one of the bodies shortly before 2:30 p.m. and notified police, Tucker’s office said in a brief statement.