Woman in her 70s found stabbed to death at home in South Pasadena

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Police are investigating after a woman in her 70s was found stabbed to death in her home in South Pasadena Tuesday night.

The woman was found at her home on Brent Avenue around 8:45 p.m. after authorities say the woman's family went to the home to conduct some sort of welfare check.

The victim, whose name has not been released, was found unresponsive and bleeding.

Once police arrived, they found she had been stabbed in her upper body. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was not clear if she was killed as part of a break-in, robbery or some other incident. The circumstances of her death remain under investigation.

"It's the most peaceful neighborhood I've ever lived in," said resident Pauline Dutheil. "To be honest, I live by myself and my apartment door right now is open. I don't lock it, if that can describe how peaceful I feel here."

No suspects were in custody and no description was available.

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are assisting South Pasadena police with the investigation.