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Woman identified 8 days after found dead in Jordan Lake, deputies say

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said a woman's body surfaced on the Jordan Lake August 29, according to our CBS affiliate in Raleigh, WNCN.

CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A woman's body that was found in Jordan Lake over a week ago has been identified, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. 

Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat, 34, was identified through fingerprint analysis, police say. 

Hikmat's body surfaced on Jordan Lake on Aug. 29, according to our CBS affiliate in Raleigh, WNCN.

Detectives said a boater found her body. She was wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a pearl necklace Deputies said they also found a very distinctive earring near the body, and they hope it can help identify her.

Investigators said her death was not accidental or self-inflicted.

This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information on this investigation, call the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.

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