Police have released the name of a woman found deceased at a property on Muller Road, Blenheim on Monday.
She was 78-year-old Phyllis Sheehan, of Blenheim.
Police extended their condolences to her family and friends.
“The 55-year-old man charged with her murder has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance in the High Court at Wellington on December 13.”
