New Castle County Police have identified 47 year-old Oletha Willingham as the woman found deceased in her home earlier this morning.

(New Castle, Del 19720) Today (May 7) at approximately 2:30 a.m., New Castle County patrol officers were dispatched to the unit block of Carleton Ct for a check on the welfare. Police located a woman inside the residence deceased under suspicious circumstances.

During the course of the investigation, police learned that the victim’s vehicle was missing from her residence. The vehicle is described as a 2007 black Ford Edge with Delaware registration PC71928 and may be with Lynn “Deszi” Harris.

Detectives are attempting to locate Lynn “Deszi” Harris and are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lynn “Deszi” Harris or the vehicle, is asked to contact Detective DiNardo at DPDiNardo@nccde.org or by calling New Castle County Police at 302-573-2800. Citizens with smart phones can also text 911.

Not Actual Vehicle

Lynn “Deszi” Harris

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