The case has been assigned a dedicated Missing Persons Detective. Holly Vernon, who is part of the Homicide Unit, is the newly dedicated investigator for all missing persons cases within the city limits.
Sometime between May 15-19, an unknown person dropped off the body and left it inside a funeral home in the 3800 block of Raeford Road. Funeral home workers discovered that the woman did not have the proper paperwork and called police.
In July, police released a digital image using a photo of the woman. Now, FPD has released an updated sketch.
The woman was described as possibly being American Indian or Hispanic, and approximately 65 years old. She was about 5 feet tall and weighed about 150 pounds. She had no teeth and no tattoos.
Detectives said she was missing a big toe on her left foot and had evidence of a recent medical procedure on her abdomen.
Police said they did not suspect foul play.
Anyone with information on this woman's identity is asked to please contact Detective H. Vernon with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 758-6700. Information can also be submitted to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.
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