A person of interest in a 2004 cold case had a prior relationship with the victim, according to the victim's mother.
Background
The unsolved case dates back to 2004 when the woman disappeared. For more than two decades, the case remained open as investigators continued to pursue leads despite the passage of time.
The victim's mother recently spoke with WRAL about the case, providing new details about the relationship between her daughter and the person of interest now being examined by investigators.
The Investigation
Law enforcement officials have identified a person of interest in the 2004 cold case. Detectives confirm the individual had a connection to the victim prior to her disappearance.
Investigators have been reviewing evidence in the case and following up on new tips that emerged in recent months. The person's knowledge of the victim is now a key focus of the ongoing investigation.
Key Takeaways
- The cold case involves a woman who disappeared in 2004
- A person of interest has been identified by investigators
- The victim's mother says the person of interest and her daughter were friends
- Detectives are examining the relationship between the two as part of their investigation
- The case remains active after more than 20 years
What's Next
Investigators continue to follow up on leads in the case. Authorities have not announced any charges and the person of interest has not been formally accused of any crime.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what happened to the victim in 2004.