Boy, 13, to appear in court over death
Police discovered Dawn McKenzie, 34, at an address in Devaron Crescent in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, at about 8pm on Friday.
She was taken to Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride, where she died a short time later.
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Hide AdHer relatives said they were "devastated and numb with grief".
The boy is being held in police custody and is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court today.
Strathclyde Police said a full report will be sent to the procurator-fiscal.
Ms McKenzie's relatives paid tribute to the "loving" woman and said her husband was in a state of shock.
In a statement issued by police on behalf of the McKenzie family, they said: "The McKenzie and Byrne families are devastated and numb with grief over the tragic loss of Dawn.
"Her husband Bryan is badly shocked and unable to speak to anyone at this time."