RICHMOND, Va. — For over 40 years, a family has waited for answers in the murder of their loved one, 41-year-old Emma May McEachin-Clark.
Richmond detectives say it’s a case where DNA isn’t useful but information from someone who knew Clark during that time could help them solve the cold case.
WTVRAn apartment door, just barely cracked open at apartments in the 700 block of Mosby Street in May 1982, is the focal point of a 42-year-old murder mystery.
Clark was shot twice inside, her sister-in-law discovered her body after Clark’s boss called to say she hadn’t called out or come in to work that day.
“She was a sweet girl. She was my mom’s right-hand helper.” Clark’s sister, Candres McEachin, lived with her in her apartment on and off.
“She helped me out a lot. She helped me finish college. She gave me room and board to finish college and I didn’t have to pay for a thing.”
WTVRDuring her stay with her older sister, Candres says Emma became romantically involved with a man she did not trust. She said the man would clock in at work at Phillip Morris and then go on break to come see her sister, staying into the early hours of the morning.