POWELL, Tenn. — UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Knox County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the couple found dead in their Powell home March 13.
Sammie Ray Palmer worked for the Sheriff's Office. His wife, Cathy Palmer, worked in the Knox County Property Assessor's Office.
Sammie or "Sam" Palmer was 73. Cathy Palmer was 64.
The circumstances leading to their deaths in their Chambord Way home are still under investigation.
Authorities have said it's possible one killed the other and then took their own life.
PREVIOUS STORY: Two people died after an apparent murder-suicide in a Powell neighborhood, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they arrived at a home at 8065 Chambord Way in Powell on March 13 to conduct a welfare check. When they went inside, deputies said they found two people dead in what appeared to be a murder-suicide.
WBIR confirmed with independent sources both people were public employees. Their identities are being withheld until their next-of-kin are notified.
The Knox County Regional Forensics Center is conducting the autopsies.
"The investigation is in the very early stages, we will release more information as it becomes available, including the incident report. As always, incidents like this are difficult for those responding and the families. We appreciate your patience during the investigative process," KCSO said.
This story is developing and will be updated as new information becomes available.