The body of a missing woman has been found weeks after she went missing from a military base in Virginia, officials said.
“It is with deep regret that I inform the community that Ashanti Billie has been located, deceased, in Charlotte, North Carolina,” said Martin Culbreth, who is the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk division, as reported by CNN. “I, along with the entire investigative team, offer our most sincere condolences to the Billie family, especially Ashanti’s parents Brandy and Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Billie’s mother spoke out when she learned of the news.
“To the person or persons that decided they wanted to take our baby away from us and away from everyone that loved her, you’re a coward,” said Brandy Billie, according to WSOC. “You don’t deserve to breathe the air that she breathed at all.”
Rev. Michael McLean said that he wouldn’t be surprised if there was criminal activity involved in her death and disappearance.
“Unfortunately, there is a lot of crime in this area. As a community we want to address these issues,” McLean said.