New Castle County Police: Oletha Willingham Found Dead Under 'Suspicious Circumstances'

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NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. (CBS) - New Castle County Police are investigating a suspicious death in the community of Wilton.

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Police say 47-year-old Oletha Willingham was found dead inside a residence in the unit block of Carleton Court on Monday around 2:30 a.m. while they were conducting a welfare check.

Investigators say she was "deceased under suspicious circumstances."

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Investigators are searching for Lynn "Deszi" Harris who may be driving Willingham's 2007 Ford Edge. Police say they are attempting to locate Harris and are concerned for his welfare.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to please call the New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800 if you have any information about this incident.