NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: Police have arrested 41-year-old Cody Howard in connection to the death of his mother Matilda. He's being charged with capital murder.
North Little Rock police have started investigating a "suspicious death" that happened on Wednesday.
According to reports, authorities responded to a call at a residence on Schaer Street around 10:16 p.m. on August 31.
Upon arrival, authorities found a woman that was dead inside the home.
Following the discovery of the body, authorities launched an investigation and transferred the body to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to conduct an autopsy.
The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Matilda Howard of North Little Rock.
Detectives have ruled the manner of death as a homicide, though the cause of death has not been released at this time.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the North Little Rock Police Department Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Adam Williams at (501) 771-7167. Callers can choose to remain anonymous.
This investigation is currently ongoing. We will update this article as more information becomes available.