RCMP have confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman in northern New Brunswick are the result of a murder-suicide.

Police say the body of 38-year-old Tanya Couture was discovered in her Clifton home around 11 a.m. Monday.

They also say that earlier that day, the body of 27-year-old Jason Scott was discovered in an apartment in Bathurst.

Investigators say it appears Scott took his own life Sunday, after Couture was murdered.

Police say Scott and Couture knew each other, but no further details are being released at the request of their families.

Police say they don't expect to lay any charges, due to the circumstances.