The Spartanburg Police Department in South Carolina is actively seeking information regarding the unsolved 1977 murder of Alice Means. Authorities state that a suspect in the case may still be living in the Spartanburg area. Means was last seen alive on Wofford Street before being discovered the following morning in vegetation near railroad tracks on the north side of the city. According to police reports, Means had been stabbed multiple times, her throat had been cut, and she was found partially clothed, with additional clothing items located near the crime scene. Investigators believe she had been assaulted prior to her death. Major Lamb of the Spartanburg Police Department noted that while the department has identified potential suspects over the decades, no arrests have been made. He expressed confidence that the case can be solved with the right tip, suggesting that Means likely knew her killer and that the individual may still reside in the same community. The department is urging anyone who remembers the case, heard rumors at the time, or possesses direct information to come forward. There is no photograph of Means available as no family members remain to provide one, leaving memories of her as the primary visual reference for the public. Investigators are asking the community to assist in identifying the perpetrator responsible for this decades-old crime. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Spartanburg Police Department directly or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. The case remains open and active as police continue to review old leads and seek new witnesses who may have information relevant to the investigation.