Two bodies found in separate locations in Tuscaloosa County were victims of homicide, and two suspects are now in custody and charged with capital murder.

The investigation began Sunday when sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 6:15 a.m. to Interstate 59/20 in the Fosters community. A call to 911 came from a motorist who stated they believed they had hit someone in the roadway.

The driver stopped and waited for deputies to arrive, said Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Capt. Jack Kennedy.

Investigators got on the scene and confirmed someone was in the roadway and had been struck. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

Alabama State Troopers also responded with deputies to begin an accident investigation. Evidence found on scene, however, indicated the victim’s death was not from being struck.

The Violent Crimes Unit was called to take over the investigation.

A short time later, about 6:55 a.m., another passerby called to report someone lying next to the roadway along Frog Ridge Road, which is also in the Fosters community.

Deputies arrived on scene and quickly determined that victim was also dead from an assault.

Working throughout the day and following night, Kennedy said, investigators were able to identify both victims.

They were identified as Justin Michael Whitfield, 23, and Destin Rashard Holley, 23. Both were from the Montgomery area.

It was quickly learned that a vehicle belonging to one of the victims had been located in the area of Hayneville in Lowndes County and contained evidence of the homicides.

Investigators went to Lowndes County. The team included the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Hayneville Police Department, Ft. Deposit Police Department, Alabama Department of Corrections, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Working through the night and early morning hours, two suspects were developed and located in Lowndes County.

Kennedy identified the suspects as cousins Keondre Jazel McCall, 19, and Mance Quinnell McCall Jr, 19. Both are from the Montgomery/Lowndes County area.

They were being booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail Monday morning.

“The hard work of the investigators, forensic crime analysts, crimes scene technicians, and other personnel in the Violent Crimes Unit cannot be understated in this case,’’ Kennedy said. “The quick identification of the victims, and then arrest of these dangerous suspects is due to the level of experience, ability to work together and share resources, and above all a ‘never quit” attitude.’