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Authorities investigating the killing of a Colorado professor in August say they have identified a suspect who is yet to be located.
The body of Haleh Abghari was found in her Colorado Springs, Colo., home in August, local police said in a statement.
This week, police announced a second-degree murder warrant against Ceasar Lorenzo Wilson, who has not yet been located, per the statement.
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On Aug. 12, police responded to an “unknown call for service” around 7 a.m., and found Abghari, 54, dead with a stab wound, they said in the statement.
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy. While the cause and manner of death have not yet been released, police say they are looking into the case as a homicide. The coroner’s office did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for further information.
The investigation led officers to Wilson, 53, and police issued a warrant for his arrest.
Police did not comment on how, or if, Abghari and Wilson knew each other.
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Abghari was a renowned vocal artist with prestigious accolades from around the world, according to her professional website. She was a voice professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs at the time of her death.
In a GoFundMe set up to assist her family, Abghari is being remembered as a “dedicated daughter, sister, friend, performer, teacher, advocate.”
“Haleh’s life was a testament to her passion for the arts, human rights, and her commitment to her family and friends,” reads part of the fundraiser. “She leaves behind a legacy of courage, creativity, and deep connections with those who knew her.”
Police are requesting help from the community to locate Wilson, but have warned citizens to not approach him because he is considered “armed and dangerous,” they said in the statement.
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