
Gina V. Hawkins
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Officer A. Pecia, Public Information Officer
Date: January 9, 2023 Phone: (910) 433-1500 ext. 2888 OCA: 2023-
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Detectives Request Public’s Assistance Identifying Family
(Fayetteville, NC) - Detectives with Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the family of a deceased female.
Patricia Ann Sparks (white female, 65 years old) was located in her hotel room at Woodspring Suites on Walter Reed Road on December 23, 2022. Her death does not appear suspicious.

Family can contact Vital Statistics at Cape Fear at 910-615-5584.