HOCKESSIN, Del. (AP) - The New Castle County Police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old woman found at a Hockessin home.
Police say officers were called to Withers Way around 4 a.m. Wednesday after a 911 caller reported finding her mother dead.
About half an hour later, police say a man called 911 and claimed to be responsible for the woman's death. Officers responded to a home in another community where the man was arrested. Police say the man provided details about the incident that indicated he was involved and no other suspects are being sought.
Police say the man is being held at police headquarters during the investigation.