Police said they are investigating a homicide in a Frisco neighborhood.[[288724411,L]]
Officers responded to a home in the 5900 block of Charleston Drive Wednesday morning when the homeowner did not show up for work at the University of Texas at Dallas. Police said the found the body of Anna Moses, 43, inside.
Moses' blue 2009 Hyundai Sonata was missing from her house, authorities said. The vehicle was later recovered unoccupied a few blocks away from the home by Frisco patrol officers.
UT Dallas officials released the following statement Thursday afternoon:
"The news of Anna’s passing is a shock to the University community. Anna has worked at UT Dallas since 2005. She was well liked and respected by her colleagues, and she will be sorely missed."
Detectives confirmed to NBC 5 that the homicide appears to be an isolated incident. Officers do not think robbery was a motive.
“I can’t imagine anyone wanting to harm her in anyway,” said Donna Ross, a longtime friend of Moses.
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Ross said she learned about Moses’ death on social media.
“I couldn’t believe it! She’s 43-years-old and then it said 'homicide,'" she said. "I was just shocked."
Moses’ ex-husband, Bob Moses, said the two had been divorced for about two years, but that they’ve always maintained a strong friendship. He said he and his son are fully cooperating with investigators and are devastated by the family’s loss.
A family friend confirmed that Moses recently had a boyfriend, but it is unknown if investigators have spoken to him.
Neighbors said they are praying police find the person responsible.
“Just said a prayer for her family. It’s all we can do," neighbor David Stafford said. "I hope they find out what happened and who actually did it.”
Anyone in the area who may have witnessed or heard any suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Frisco Police Department at 972-292-6010.
NBC 5's Amanda Guerra contributed to this report.
