A pensioner, who has been found murdered in bed, may have lay dead for more than two years.
Marie Conlon, 68, from Belfast, was discovered on Friday by officers after concerns were raised about her welfare.
A 23-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of murder, theft and fraud.
Marie Conlon, 68, from Belfast, was discovered on Friday by officers after concerns were raised about her welfare
Police in Northern Ireland had forced entry to her Larkspur Rise home and discovered her dead in bed.
Detective Chief Inspector, Alan Dickson, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: ‘Authorities were alerted on Friday after concerns were raised about the welfare of 68-year-old Marie Conlon.
‘Officers forced entry to her Larkspur Rise home and discovered her deceased in bed.
‘It was apparent that she had lain undiscovered for some time.
‘A post mortem examination was carried out and the results suggest that the death may have been suspicious. Further testing is due to take place.
‘Detectives investigating the circumstances of the death have established that the last known sighting of Ms Conlon was in January 2015.
Police in Northern Ireland had forced entry to her Larkspur Rise home and discovered her dead in bed
‘It is our belief, supported by the medical evidence, that her death may have occurred at around this time.
‘We have launched a murder investigation and a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including murder. He was detained in the west Belfast area yesterday and remains in custody at present.
‘Anyone who believes they may have information that could assist the police investigation is asked to call police on 101.’
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