A Harnett County woman has been taken into custody for the alleged murder of another woman in the Linden area yesterday, with CBS 17 reporting that the incident occurred at a Rainmaker Street residence situated just off Will Lucas Road, about three miles west of Linden proper – authorities detailed.
Victoria Natasha Crosby, 45, has been identified as the accused, residing at the address in question, and according to the arrest warrant she is charged with the killing of her daughter Tiffani Dominique Cossey; the Harnett County Jail records reflect her detention without bond on a murder charge.
The scene, according to WRAL’s coverage, saw a notable law enforcement presence with WRAL News observing several deputies on Rainmaker Street, where Crosby lived, the precise circumstances leading up to the event remain nebulous, though it is understood deputies began departing the scene before 9 p.m. yesterday.
Efforts have been made to glean further details from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, relevant to the nature of the event and subsequent investigation, responses are still anticipated.
Adding a layer of complexity to the case, according to a source familiar with the investigation but not authorized to disclose information, Crosby is the mother of the victim – this revelation brought to light by The Record.
The alleged familial tie between the accused and the deceased underscores the incident with a particularly tragic note should the information holds true, the sheer proximity of blood bound not mitigating the severity of the accusation, nor the profound sense of loss engendered.