Ronda Blaylock was just 14 years old in 1980 when she was found stabbed to death and brutally assaulted . This after she and a friend had taken a ride home from a man after school in Rural Hall , North Carolina . The two girls were attacked by three men who then took their car keys before fleeing the scene on foot. Her friend was dropped off but Ronda was never seen again . The man , now likely in his late fifties , has never been found . Now police say that new DNA evidence as well as testimony from key witnesses has them close to solving the case . Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson said in a press conference on Monday the man still lives in the area and they are close to finding him .
Ronda Blaylock was just 14 years old in 1980 when she was found stabbed to death and brutally assaulted . This after she and a friend had taken a ride home from a man after school in Rural Hall , North Carolina . Town is some wholesome it was used as a model for Mayberry in 'The Andy Griffith Show ' Her friend was dropped off but Ronda was never seen again . The man , now likely in his late fifties , has never been found . Now police say that new DNA evidence as well as testimony from key witnesses has them close to solving the case . Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson said in a press conference on Monday the man still lives in the area and they are close to finding him .