Police identify woman found dead in New Castle Co. home

NEW CASTLE CO., Del. (WPVI) -- Police have identified the woman who was found dead inside a home in New Castle County, Delaware on Monday morning.

The body of 47-year-old Oletha Willingham was discovered in the unit block of Carleton Court in the Wilton Community around 2:30 a.m.

Officers were called there for a welfare check.

Willingham died under "suspicious circumstances," investigators say.

Officers also say Willingham's 2007 black Ford Edge, with Delaware registration PC71928, is missing.

That vehicle may be with a man identified as Lynn "Deszi" Harris. Detectives are working to locate Harris, saying they are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 302-573-2800.

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