Body Found in Cape Fear River Identified
30-year old Heather Nicole Smith was identified by her tattoos and jewelry.
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Detectives have released the identity of a woman whose body was found floating in the Cape Fear River Sunday afternoon. 30-year old Heather Nicole Smith of the 800 block of Flaming Star Drive, Linden was positively identified by her tattoos and jewelry that were found on her body according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. A source reported seeing a body near the Campbellton Landing boat slip along the Cape Fear River at around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2012. A medical examiner’s report says the cause of Smith’s death is undetermined at this time. Her boyfriend of four years said Smith, a mother of four, was battling a pain pill addiction, according to a WRAL news report. Michael Overby, who is also …
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Latasha logan
9:30 pm on Monday, September 3, 2012
my name is Tasha and commenting on my lost of a friend and sister. Heather and I grow up together and we shared some good times. I understand that she took some wrong roads in life but with the grace of God she was able to find her way back home. I pray that God will give Sandy the strength to hold her head up and be strong. Sandy is now Heather voice and her voice will be heard. I take comfort … more ›