Detective Chief Inspector Paul Young, of Northumbria Police, said: "What I will suggest is that the evidence indicates that there has been some kind of motive of either robbery or burglary.
"She appeared to have had injuries, but I wouldn't like to say what weapon was used."
DCI Young added: "We are working tirelessly to establish the exact circumstances and find those responsible.
"We ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time or witnessed any suspicious behaviour to contact police immediately.
"All information is crucial to us, no matter how insignificant you may think. We want to reassure the community that this appears to be an isolated incident and we do have visible officers on the beat in and around the Hexham area."
DCI Young said there were no signs of forced entry at the address. He added that Miss Richardson had been spotted on Friday morning walking her dog.
A force spokeswoman said: "At this stage it appears she had suffered a head injury."
A post mortem examination will be carried out on Sunday.
Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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