Homicide officers were up to late last night at Balmain, Couva, investigating the murder of Chandroutie Harrylal.
According to a police report, at about 5 pm a male relative arrived at her Cameron Street home to find her dead. She was found lying on the floor of her bedroom.
Police said the woman said the house was ransacked and they believe robbery may have been the motive.
An autopsy is expected to be conducted on the body today at the Forensic Science Centre, St James, to determine the cause of death.