FORMER GEORGIA COP CHARGED WITH MURDER IN MISSING TEEN'S DEATH

"But an injury to Madison's head appears consistent with a gunshot wound," a Peachtree City police statement said.

Authorities announced the arrests of three suspects, all 18. They were identified as Justus Smith; Jacobean Brown and Yeshua Mathis, all from Fayetteville.

All three are charged with murder. 

Investigators said all three were acquaintances with Gesswein. One of them was arrested after fleeing a home in Fayetteville, police said. 

The suspects are being held at the Fayette County jail. Additional charges may be added as the investigation continues, police said.