HAMPDEN, Maine — Two people, who were identified on Tuesday as Elizabeth and Scott Preston, were found dead in a Hampden home on Sunday morning. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told NEWS CENTER Maine the cause of death for both Elizabeth and Scott Preston is "pending further studies."
The chief medical examiner's office also said it will take 4 to 6 weeks before toxicology is received and the cause of death is finalized.
According to Hampden Police Department officials, police officers and fire/EMS personnel received a report Sunday around 10:30 a.m. that two people were not breathing. When officials arrived at the home, they found two people dead, Hampden Police Chief Chris Bailey said. According to Bailey the two people—a man and a woman—were related.
Hampden police are investigating, and will be working with the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death.
The deaths don't appear to be suspicious and there is no threat to the public, according to Bailey.
On Monday, Bailey told NEWS CENTER Maine that the people found dead were ages 39 and 45. As of 4 p.m. on Monday, he said police are still investigating and interviewing people on this matter.
NEWS CENTER Maine will update this story when more information becomes available.