$94,000 reward offered for unsolved murder

MORGANTON, N.C. – An unsolved murder since 1981, a $94,700 reward for information leads to the arrest of anyone responsible for the death of Rhonda Hinson, according to a news release.

Rhonda Hinson

The release said Hinson, 19, was murdered in December 1981 when she was shot inside her car on I-40 West and her death was never solved. Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman is proposing an increase in the reward offered between three agencies. Over the past 42 years, thousands of hours have been spent investigating this death, the release states.

“I believe there is someone with credible information who could help bring to justice the person(s) responsible for this murder,” » said Sheriff Banks Hinceman. “I know it’s been 42 years, and if you’re worried about what people will think of you, it’s never too late to do the right thing. My prayer is that the Lord will weigh heavily on someone’s heart to provide credible information that will bring justice to Rhonda and her family, who have been waiting 42 years.

The Burke County Sheriff is offering $40,000, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $25,000 and Morganton/Burke is offering up to $29,700.