The headless body of a woman was discovered in her home in Retirement District, St. James yesterday afternoon.

She’s been identified as fifty three year old, Michelle Gayle-Brown.

Her son, who is believed to be of unsound mind, has been taken into custody in relation to the gruesome incident.

It’s understood Mrs. Gayle Brown’s co-workers became concerned after she failed to turn up for work.

The police were contacted and during an investigation the woman’s headless body was discovered inside a room in her house.

The body had multiple chop wounds.

The woman’s head was reportedly found in separate room.

Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.