On March 18, 2010, the body of Teresa Barnett, a 41-year-old Black / African American woman, was discovered in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred at a residence located at 11645 Sorrento Avenue on the city's northwest side. The circumstances surrounding her death were immediately flagged by authorities, leading to the classification of the case as a homicide.
Detectives from the Detroit Police Department launched an investigation into the killing, examining the scene on Sorrento Avenue for evidence that could lead to the perpetrator. Despite their efforts to gather leads and potential witness statements, the timeline of events leading up to the tragedy remained unclear. The case was eventually entered into cold case databases, with records noting the location and the victim's identity but listing the specific cause of death and suspect details as unknown.
Over the years following her death, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the crime. The murder of Teresa Barnett remains unsolved, joining a list of open homicide cases in Detroit from that year. Authorities and cold case advocates continue to list the incident in hopes that new information might one day surface to provide answers regarding the person responsible for ending her life.
