BEND, OR -- Bend Police are continuing the investigation into the murders of 29-year-old Natasha R. Newby and 34 year old Raymond Atkinson Junior last weekend.  Police say they are following leads outside Deschutes county. Lieutenant Juli McConkey says social media platforms have circulated information but police need to make other connections for a thorough investigation. She says to protect the integrity of the investigation they cannot release unverified information as that can hinder the process.