RCMP say a New Brunswick woman found dead in her home earlier this week was murdered.

Police were called to the woman’s home in Saumarez, near Tracadie-Sheila, around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.

They say someone phoned police and expressed concern for the woman’s well-being after she failed to show up for work.

Police have identified the victim as 59-year-old Kathleen Arseneault.

Investigators believe the case is an isolated incident.

They have identified a suspect, but no charges have been laid at this point.