Durham police say that they are investigating the death of a 70-year-old woman in Pickering on Thursday afternoon as a homicide.
Police were dispatched to a residence on Brandy Court at around 1:30 p.m. in order to check on the well-being of those inside.
Once on scene, police found the body of a woman with obvious signs of trauma.
The woman, identified as Bodwatie Persaud, was subsequently pronounced dead on scene.
Police say that a male was arrested at the residence and is expected to face charges in connection with Persaud’s death.
He was identified Friday afternoon as 71-year-old Ganesh Persaud. He was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
In a news release issued Friday, police said that they believe the homicide is “domestic related” and are not looking for any additional suspects.
