COSHOCTON, Ohio (WJW) -- A man and woman have been arrested after human remains were found on their property in Jefferson Township earlier this week.

The remains were found after Social Security officials notified the sheriff about the disappearance and suspected death of an elderly woman. Officials allege the woman was buried, but her relatives continued to receive her Social Security checks.

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Coshocton County Sheriff Timothy Rogers said deputies immediately began an investigation after they were notified Tuesday by special agents with the Social Security administration that a local elderly woman was missing.

The sheriff said state agents and deputies went back to the home in Jefferson Township Wednesday with a search warrant and recovered the remains of a human body buried on the property. The remains are believed to be of the missing elderly woman.

The sheriff would not identify the missing woman. He said he is waiting autopsy results.

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Two suspects, 48-year-old Daniel Reeves and 42-year-old Trudy Reeves, were arrested on felony tampering with evidence charges.

Bond was set at $10,000 and the two are due in court Feb. 17. More charges could be filed.

"Prosecutors will review the information and go from there," the sheriff said.

Detectives were back at the house Thursday and said it could take several more weeks before the investigation is completed. Neighbors living in the rural community say they are shocked.

"Stuff like that don't happen around here, I don't know what else to tell you," said Randy Mizer.

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25 PHOTOS States with the toughest gun laws See Gallery States with the toughest gun laws National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meetings and exhibits show in Louisville, Kentucky, May 21, 2016. (Reuters) #24. West Virginia

Score: 18

Grade: D- West Virginia may rank low in terms of overall gun control, but in 2015 Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry concealed weapons without a permit. #23. Indiana

Score: 19.5

Grade: D- The relatively lax firearm laws in Indiana have led some to link them to gun violence in Chicago. #22. New Hampshire

Score: 20.5

Grade: D New Hampshire requires handgun dealers to obtain a state license, but does not extend the rule to dealers of rifles and shotguns. #21. Nebraska

Score: 21.5

Grade: D Nebraska differs from many states in that it gives local jurisdictions some control over firearm regulations. #20. Virginia

Score: 22

Grade: D Following the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, the state took greater measures to report mental health records and prohibit sales of firearms to any person who has been "adjudicated as a mental defective." #19. Ohio

Score: 24

Grade: D Ohio does not prohibit the sale of assault weapons nor limit the number of firearms that may be purchased at one time. #18. Wisconsin

Score: 25

Grade: D In a major blow to gun control advocates, Republican Gov. Scott Walker repealedthe state's mandatory 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases in 2015. #17. Iowa

Score: 29

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Score: 29.5

Grade: C- While Colorado requires licensed firearms dealers to process background checks, it does not impose limits on the number of firearms that may be purchased at one time. #15. Michigan

Score: 30

Grade: C Michigan gun control laws require firearm owners to report handgun purchases and theft of any firearm. #14. Oregon

Score: 31

Grade: C Oregon greatly strengthened its firearm regulations in 2015 when it enacted laws requiring background checks for all firearm purchases. #13. Pennsylvania

Score: 35

Grade: C Compared to other solidly Democratic states, Pennsylvania's gun control laws are relatively lax, with no requirements for firearm owners to obtain licenses or register their weapons. #12. Minnesota

Score: 36.5

Grade: C Although federally licensed firearms dealers must initiate background checks, Minnesota does not require private sellers to do so. #11. Washington

Score: 47.5

Grade: B- Washington requires all firearm dealers to obtain a state license, but does not mandate that individuals register their weapons. #10. Delaware

Score: 50.5

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Score: 58.5

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Score: 60

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Score: 73.5

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Score: 81

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Score: 81.5

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Score: 82

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Score: 86

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