64-year-old Brian Merchant and 56-year-old Laurie Ridgway were found deceased inside a residence at North Wade Road in Wade, Nov. 18.
According to The Office of State Fire Marshal, reportedly the furnace exhaust pipe inside the residence had been improperly installed and had become disconnected, causing exhaust fumes to vent directly into the home.
Evidence suggests the victims likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta will conduct examinations to determine the official cause of death.
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