ENFIELD: The deaths of two adults found deceased indie a Rockcliffe Drive residence on Oct. 18 have been deemed as a murder and death by self-inflicted wounds.
Allison Gerard with N.S. RCMP provided the update on Oct. 22 into the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division investigation.
The investigation is continuing into the deaths at the Enfield home.
Both adults, a man and woman were known to each other.
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On Oct. 18 at approximately 10:45 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a request to check on the wellbeing of two people at a home on Rockcliffe Dr. in Enfield.
Responding officers found the remains of two adults deceased in the residence.
In the update on Oct. 22, Gerrard said RCMP, working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, has been determined that a 59-year-old woman died as a result of homicide.
The death of a 61-year-old man was due to self-inflicted injuries.
Police said that their thoughts are with their loved ones and the community at this difficult time.
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In consideration of the Privacy Act and out of respect for the families, the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division will not be releasing any further details.
The ongoing investigation is being led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.
It is being assisted by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
File #: 24-143338
