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Mifflinburg police are investigating the murder-suicide of the married couple. The victims have been identified as Jeffrey Scott Wenrich, 63, and his wife, Tharifah Wenrich, 64, both of the 100 block of Scottsdale Drive, according to the Daily Item.
Police were called to the home at 8:30 a.m. Sunday after a family member made the discovery.
It is believed their deaths occurred between 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
A preliminary investigation indicates that Jeffrey killed Tharifah before he died by suicide, police said.
The couple lived together at the home, no one else was involved, and there is no danger to the public, police said.
Investigators said they have not yet established a motive. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Mifflinburg police.
Borough police said they were assisted at the scene by the Union County coroner, Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Service, Pennsylvania State Police and a state police forensic services unit.