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The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach.

(Bruce Ely/The Oregonian/2008)

News of a horrific crime broke Friday when a housekeeper discovered a gruesome scene inside a Cannon Beach hotel room, officials reported.

A baby's body was found -- authorities are calling it a homicide -- and the housekeeper found a 13-year-old with what was described as "critical cuts."

The parents were missing.

The crime scene was discovered Friday morning by the housekeeping staff at the Surfsand Resort.

The Cannon Beach Police Department and Clatsop County Major Crimes Team are investigating the scene, and Oregon State Police are also sending investigators to the hotel.

Check back for updates.

--Tom Hallman Jr