Fayetteville Police Department said on Wednesday, October 11, officers were called to the area of Fieldcrest Street and Cedric Street after a body was found in a field.
A man said he was looking for his dog in a wooded area and told officers he found a woman's body.
On Thursday, Oct. 12, police identified the woman as Crystal Loughran, 40, of Fayetteville.
Monday, Oct. 16, detectives said Loughran's death has been ruled as a homicide.
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the crime to please contact Detective Waters at (910) 635-4978.
If you have information and would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477. Crime Stoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet.
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