An abandoned home in Gary, Indiana, where one of the bodies was found; Darren Vann (inset)
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Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey said one of the victims found Oct. 19 was 5' 3" and had on a silver bracelet with "Best Aunt" written on top. She also wore two silver rings – one that was heart-shaped on the top and the other with scalloped engravings.
The second victim, also found Oct. 19, was roughly 5 feet tall and was wearing a pair of size 3/4 blue jeans by RUE21 and white Nike gym shoes.
A third victim also remains unidentified, but the coroner has received calls from acquaintances who may be able to her confirm her identity. In the meantime, an entomologist and a doctor from the University of Indianapolis are expected to visit the sites where the bodies were found to determine how long they had been there, PEOPLE has learned.
Vann helped police find the bodies after he was arrested for the strangulation murder of Afrikka Hardy, 19, in a Hammond, Indiana, hotel. Three other victims have been identified as Anith Jones, 35, of Merrillville, who had been missing since Oct. 8, as well as Teaira Batey, 28, and Christine Williams, 36.
Police are asking the public for help in identifying the victims by sharing photos of their jewelry
Vann, who has been charged with the deaths of Hardy and Jones, was reportedly held in contempt of court after refusing to address a judge in Crown Point, Indiana, on Wednesday. He'll return to court next week.
In 2009, Vann was convicted of aggravated rape in Austin, Texas. He served nearly four years in jail before heading to Indiana in June 2013, according to police.
Anyone with information should call the Lake County Coroner's Office at (219) 755-3265.
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