Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office announced new two-day search for missing Lyon sisters

BEDFORD CO. (WSLS 10) - The Bedford County Sheriff's Office announced Monday a new two day search for the missing Lyon sisters. 

For the first time, officials are conducting a forensic dig on Taylor's Mountain. During the press conference Monday, Sheriff Mike Brown said they received new information on specific areas to search.

About a dozen members of the FBI's evidence recovery team and a couple members of Virginia State Police are assisting in the two day dig.

Officials first searched Taylor's Mountain in September 2014 after receiving new information.

NEW BREAK IN BEDFORD CO. COLD CASE OF MISSING SISTERS

Sheriff Brown says they are close to finding an answer on what happened to the sisters and provide their family closure.

"We want so bad for this to end with a successful conclusion, bring information as to where the children are so that they, like I said, in my first press conference can receive an appropriate burial," said Sheriff Brown. 

The Sheriff added that this case has put a huge impact on the department financially and mentally. It has also impacted residents of Taylor's Mountain. 

Sheila and Katherine Lyon went missing in 1975 from a shopping mall in Montgomery County, Maryland and officials believe they were eventually brought to Bedford County.

The commonwealth's attorney said human information is the key to this case and is pleading for people to come forward if they may have any information.