His mother put up reward posters year after year, refusing to let the case go cold. Fifteen years later, four men have finally been indicted.
The Murder
Eddie Greene, 26, owner of a masonry business in Long View, North Carolina, was robbed and fatally shot inside his work van in 2008, shortly after paying his employees, which his family believes may have left him carrying additional cash at the time of the attack.
A Mother's Persistence
Greene's mother, Wilma Yount, spoke publicly about the case in the years following his death, returning to Long View to put up reward posters and speaking to local media on the anniversary of his murder each year, vowing not to give up until his killer was identified.
The Arrests
Fifteen years after the murder, four men — Pierre Ramseur, Propst, Emadalae Tolbert, and Anthony Tucker — were indicted in connection with Greene's robbery and murder. Ramseur and Propst appeared before a judge together; Tolbert was located by federal marshals in Detroit, Michigan, and Tucker was already in custody on an unrelated federal charge in Virginia.
A Family's Response
Yount and Greene's sister spoke publicly following the arrests, describing years of pain from not knowing who was responsible and the lasting impact of his absence on family gatherings. Propst's wife maintained his innocence, describing the situation as a misunderstanding.
FAQ
How long did it take to make arrests in this case?
Fifteen years — Greene was killed in 2008, and the arrests came in 2023.
Who was indicted?
Pierre Ramseur, Propst, Emadalae Tolbert, and Anthony Tucker were all indicted in connection with the case.
What broke the case open after so long?
Available information doesn't specify the exact investigative breakthrough that led to the indictments; this should be confirmed before publishing.