Authorities Recover 10 Bodies From Cleveland Home Of Convicted Rapist

November 3, 2009 6:38 p.m. EST

Cleveland, OH (AHN) - As officials continue to search the backyard, walls, and flooring of Anthony Sowell's Cleveland home, the body count continues to increase. Officials have recovered the remains of 10 people and the fear is that more could be hidden throughout the home and surrounding areas.

Sowell, who will make an initial court appearance Wednesday morning, has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder as well as rape, kidnapping and felonious assault.

Sowell was initially arrested Saturday after six bodies were discovered at his home. Cuyahoga County Coroner, Dr, Frank Miller, has determined five of those six victims were strangled and all were African-American women, according to local reports.

Police will continue the search for additional bodies Wednesday.