On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at approximately 08:42 am, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a residence along the 900 block of Tamarack Drive in reference to a reported missing person.
Officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation that resulted in the location of an adult female suffering from fatal injuries. Medical personnel were summoned to the scene, and the victim was pronounced deceased.
The decedent has been identified as Jakaira Ortiz (Black female, 24 years old). Her next of kin has been notified.
The investigation is ongoing. Detective Shirey, (910) 751-3009, remains the point of contact. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Shirey or Crimestoppers.
WHAT HAPPENED TO Jakaira Ortiz
According to Fayetteville police, Jakaira, who was also known by her birth name, Jakaira Triplett, was last seen with her fiancé. The fiancé did not respond to a call from Eyewitness News on Monday. Family members indicated they had not heard from her since they celebrated New Year’s Eve together. However, police have yet to identify a suspect in Jakaira’s death.
The victim’s brother expressed that she will be remembered for her kindness and generosity, addressing the individual responsible with a message: “Go talk to someone, you know. Go speak to the police; go turn yourself in. That way you can try to get yourself some help. There’s still an opportunity for you, and personally, I forgive you.”
Fayetteville police are conducting an active investigation and encourage anyone with information to reach out to the department. Individuals with information regarding this homicide investigation are urged to contact Detective S. Shirey at (910) 751-3009 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
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