Mother of 2 found dead in Wake County woods; man charged with murder
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Sheriff's Office made an arrest Tuesday morning after a woman's body was found Monday on Camley Avenue near Raleigh.
Deputies responded about 11:15 a.m. to a report of a body in a wooded area just past the end of the Camley Avenue cul-de-sac, which is located off Blue Ridge Road.
WATCH | Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead in Wake County
The victim was identified as 23-year-old Tyra Jalisa Bennett. She would have turned 24 later this month.
Her heartbroken father tells ABC11 that Bennett was a mother of a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old. He said those children had been living with him as his daughter battled some demons in her life. Still, he said he last spoke to her Saturday and she told him she was going to be OK.
No information has been released about how long her body has been in that location or the circumstances of her death.
Deputies arrested Noa Najee Lorenzetti, 26, and charged him with murder. He is being held at the Wake County Detention Center without bond. His first court appearance is set for Wednesday.
Bennett's father said he had never before heard of the person accused of killing her.
"Our thoughts are with the victim's family during this difficult time. We offer our sincerest condolences," Sheriff Willie Rowe said. "I want to commend our dedicated investigators whose quick and thorough work led to an arrest in less than 24 hours. Their dedication to bringing closure to this case is a testament to their professionalism and commitment to serving our community."
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to please call the Wake County Sheriff's Office at (919) 856-6911.
