Police have named them as Simbiso Aretha Moula and her husband Garikayi Moula, both of Rainham.
Officers are no longer seeking anyone else in connection with their deaths.
Emergency services discovered the bodies when they were called to the pair’s home in Lower Mardyke Avenue, in the morning of Friday, 4 January.
Their deaths are currently being treated as unexplained. Post mortem examinations are being carried out as detectives investigate what happened.
Next of kin have been informed and are being fully supported by officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine said: “We are piecing together our understanding of how Mr and Mrs Moula died. I would like to thank those members of the public with whom we have spoken as part of our inquiry thus far.
“We are ensuring that next of kin are being fully supported at this most difficult of times.
“If you heard or saw anything at the address that seemed out of place or of concern between the hours of 10.30pm on Thursday, 3 January, and 8.00am the following day, please don’t hesitate to contact us.”
Anyone with information should call the HMCC Incident Room on 020 8345 3865, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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