Susan Ruth Pearce Hayes, 55, was found dead at her home in Boone, North Carolina, on June 10, 2007. Her death was ruled a homicide. She had been a well-known resident of Abingdon, Virginia, and taught at Green Valley Elementary School in Boone, where she was remembered for her positive attitude and care for everyone she met.

Law enforcement investigated the killing at her residence but no arrests were made and no suspect has been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved and her family and community continue to seek answers and closure.

If anyone knew Susan, lived near her Boone home, or has information about her death, can you share what you remember?