The Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office has determined that both women found in the partially burned home had been shot before the fire was set. One of the women has been identified as Brandee Bickleman, 35. The name of the other female is yet to be released.
According to court documents, Harvey said he lived at the home up until 10 days before the fire. The documents said Bickleman told a sheriff's deputy that he had gotten into a fight with Bickleman on Tuesday night.
Court documents also said Harvey told his mother and sister that he knew victims were dead before the fire.
In a press release earlier today, the Bates County Sheriff's office indicated that Harvey was convicted of rape in 1992 and served 17 years in prison. He had been out of prison on parole for about two years.
