SHAWNEE COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating two suspects in connection with a

murder.

On May 9, the body of Curt Cochran, 64, was found in a warehouse in the 200 Block of SW Jackson in Topeka, according to a media release.

After numerous tips from the public, police identified, interviewed and arrested two suspects.

On Friday, Michael TL Hall, 35, and Calvin S. Phillips, Jr., 23, both of Topeka were booked  into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with the homicide. They face charges of Aggravated Robbery, Felony Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Cochran was a teacher at Northern Hills in Topeka from 1975 to 1991 and was principal from 1991 to 2000. It is now called Seaman Middle School.

Workers found Cochran’s body Monday in the back room of the warehouse. He was part owner of 3 Men with Truck & Trailer moving company.