Teresa Barnett was found dead on March 18, 2010, at a residence on 11645 Sorrento Avenue in northwest Detroit. She was 41 and identified as Black / African American. Authorities classified the discovery as a homicide and Detroit Police detectives processed the Sorrento Avenue scene.

Investigators were unable to establish a clear timeline of events leading to Barnett’s death, and case records list the specific cause of death and suspect information as unknown. Over the years the investigation was transferred into cold case files; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone who knew Teresa, lived near 11645 Sorrento Avenue at the time, or has information about her movements in March 2010 is asked to come forward.