Man charged with murder in Sudbury woman’s death

Sudbury police charged a 34-year-old man with murder after a welfare check on Municipal Road 55 found a 67-year-old woman dead Monday morning.

Detectives in Greater Sudbury are investigating a homicide in Walden after a 67-year-old woman was found dead when police made a welfare check.

A 34-year-old man, who was inside the residence when police arrived, has been charged with murder in connection with the case, police said in a news release Monday afternoon.

Officers made the discovery just before 7 a.m. Monday when police were conducting a welfare check on MR55 in Walden.

“Information provided was that a loved one had concerns about the well-being of a community member due to ongoing issues with a family member,” police said.

“Officers arrived on scene and entered the residence due to the safety concerns for the community member as the family member was present at the residence and in an agitated state.”

Police discovered the woman inside. She was already dead.

Charged with murder

“This incident is being investigated as a homicide,” police said.

“A post-mortem will be conducted through the coroner’s office to determine the cause of death. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.”

The suspect in the murder is being held in custody ahead of a bail hearing.

Police are withholding the name of the suspect and the victim “out of respect for the deceased’s next of kin who is navigating a very difficult and emotional time.”

“This is an isolated and targeted incident as the individuals are related and known to each other,” police said.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.