Emma Mae Terry, 49, was found dead at about 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 1990, in the carport of her residence on Route 5, Tungsten Mine Road, Townsville, Vance County, North Carolina. The death was the result of an assault; she had been attacked with a knife and a cinderblock.

Investigators have not identified witnesses or viable suspects in the killing. No further details about a motive or the events leading up to the assault are provided.

If anyone knew Emma, saw activity near Tungsten Mine Road that night, or has information that could help solve this homicide, please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2220 or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation at 800-334-3000.