New York State Police say their investigation into the two bodies that were found deceased on August 10th has determined that the scene is consistent with a homicide and suicide.

Police say Matthew J. Lott caused the death of Scott E. Cleary by using a firearm. Police say Lott then took his own life.

Their bodies were found just before 9 a.m. on August 10th. Cleary's body was found inside his residence, 257 Parsons Road. Lott's body was found a quarter-mile away near railroad tracks.

They were acquaintances and living together, according to police.