WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Winston-Salem police officers responded to an "unconscious person" call Friday morning.

  • Tonya Bess, 51, was found dead
  • She was found outside the Prime Tyme Soul Cafe
  • Authorities call the circumstances "suspicious"

Investigators say they found 51-year-old Tonya Bess dead outside the Prime Tyme Soul Cafe. Bess was identified as the owner of the business.

The Winston-Salem Police Department opened an investigation into Bess' death. They call the circumstances "suspicious."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.

 

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