The Madera County Sheriff's Office says on Wednesday night, deputies were called to the area of Highway 41 and Highway 49.
A man had reported that his wife had died in their home.
Detectives conducted an investigation and found that the woman had been murdered.
They arrested her husband, 58-year-old John A. Kingcade, who is now facing murder charges.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.