A 25-year-old woman from North Carolina, Heather Williams, was found dead in the woods after disappearing on January 4. Williams, who had cognitive impairment, was seen on a doorbell camera leaving her family’s home in Fayetteville and getting into a stranger’s car around 10 p.m. The car was described as a light-colored sedan with a sunroof.
Her family reported her missing on January 7, and local authorities issued an alert due to her condition. Police soon began investigating her disappearance and found her body in a wooded area about 5 miles from where she was last seen. They are treating her death as a homicide.
Williams’ sister, Mary Williams, confirmed the tragic news on social media, expressing her heartbreak. She urged anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice for Heather. Mary shared that the family did not know the person driving the car and suspected that Heather might have met them online. She described her sister as trusting and naive, unaware of the dangers around her.
The police found the suspect’s car the same day Heather’s body was discovered. Investigators have some leads but have not yet identified a suspect. Mary expressed concern that the person responsible might harm others and emphasized how important it was for someone to speak up with any information.
Heather Williams had cognitive challenges after being struck by a car in 2015, which affected her speech and mobility. Despite these challenges, her family took comfort in Heather’s strong faith in God, which she maintained through her struggles. Mary shared that they would hold on to their faith as well.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective E. Alrafai at (910) 723-0327 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
