On December 24, 2016, Tammy Lynette Pearce, 54, was found shot to death at a home in the 2200 block of Banks Lane East, just east of Wilson, North Carolina. Three other residents of the house — Paul Shane Pearce, 28; Selby Gene Outland, 47; and Dominique Nicole Privette, 23 — were also found dead. A family member discovered the four victims; deputies said the shooting appeared to have occurred late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Investigators have not determined a motive and have released no suspect information. Family members expressed frustration three days after the killings about the lack of details; Tammy’s daughter Nusaybah Yesmine said the family felt unsafe and wanted justice. In February 2020, charges against Dereck Eugene Harris were dismissed without prejudice after witnesses changed statements and failed to cooperate; prosecutors said charges could be reinstated if further evidence emerges. The investigation remains active and authorities are seeking leads.

Did anyone in the Wilson area have information about the victims, the home on Banks Lane East, or events around December 23–24, 2016?