Kuantan: The male suspect believed to be involved in the murder of an elderly woman in Taman Desa Aman, Ipoh, yesterday, is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak Police Chief Noor Hisam Nordin stated that initial investigations revealed the 52-year-old suspect was discovered with several beer cans at the crime scene. The motive for the incident is still under investigation, and although the suspect and the victim were neighbors, they reportedly did not know each other because they lived on different lanes. Additionally, the suspect is reported to have previously received psychiatric treatment at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Tanjong Rambutan. Noor Hisam shared these details at a press conference after officiating the launch of the 'Module On The Current Trends of Commercial Crimes' at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP). He further mentioned that the suspect's blood sample has been sent to the Department of Chemistry for further analysis and confirmation regarding the case. The police urge any individual with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist in solving the case promptly. Earlier, Ipoh District Police Chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah informed that an elderly woman died after being slashed at a house in Persiaran Pegoh Aman 2, Taman Desa Aman. The 70-year-old woman was found lying down and was confirmed dead by medical officers. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:45 pm and 10:00 pm, the period between the last time the victim left her house and when she was found murdered.