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Rhonda Hinson
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Valdese
State: North Carolina
County: Burke County
Date of birth: December 13, 1962
Date of death: December 23, 1981
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: December
LEA: Burke County Sheriff's Office, Morganton, North Carolina
Case Description
On the night of December 22, 1981, 19-year-old Rhonda Hinson left her company Christmas party with two girlfriends. After dropping off her friends, Rhonda began her 10-mile drive home. However, Rhonda’s car was discovered just a half a mile from her home, the driver’s door open, and Rhonda's body a few feet away. The investigation revealed that Rhonda had been killed by a single bullet, fired by a high-powered rifle.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Burke County Sheriff's Office at (828) 438-5500.
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