POLICE in Region Five are investigating the murder of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, who was reportedly killed by her sister on Thursday night at Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice.

According to investigators, Crawford had been staying at her sister’s home since September 12, 2025, after travelling to the area for the funeral of a brother.

Preliminary reports indicate that around 19:45 hours on Thursday, Crawford was heard shouting. Her brother, Roy Walters, who resides in the lower flat of the house, went upstairs to investigate but found the doors locked. He called another brother, Lester Walters, for assistance.

The two men managed to force open the back door to enter the house. Upon doing so, the suspect — a 55-year-old woman — allegedly picked up a knife and rushed at them. The brothers were able to disarm and restrain her.

They then found Barbara Crawford seated motionless in a chair in the hall. The matter was reported to the police, who arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect. She was taken into custody at the Fort Wellington Police Station.

Police said the suspect, who is reportedly a patient at a mental health clinic in Canje, Berbice, remained silent during questioning.

The body of the deceased has been taken to Bailey’s Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Later, police interviewed the suspect’s daughter, who disclosed that during a phone call, her mother reportedly said: “I just strangle Barbara and kill she.” Investigations into the incident are continuing.