The St. Joseph Police Department has identified the remains of a man and woman found in a home last week in St. Joseph.

79-year-old Byron R. Timmons and 80-year-old Emma L. Timmons were discovered deceased in their residence at 1702 S. 22nd St. May 4th.

Police responded to the residence and a death investigation began.

Sergeant Brett Kelly told the St. Joseph Post that all unattended deaths are treated as potential homicides until investigation shows otherwise.

Results from the investigation and the medical examination have lead authorities to determine they died of natural causes.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said their remains have been released to family members.