Shirley Brickley was a 32-year-old founding member of the R&B group The Orlons, who rose to national prominence in the early 1960s with hits such as The Wah-Watusi, Don’t Hang Up, and South Street. The group formed while its members were in high school and also performed as backing vocalists for other artists before disbanding in 1968.

On the night of October 13, 1977, an intruder broke into Brickley’s Philadelphia home and she was shot and killed during the burglary. Police investigated the killing, but the case went cold; no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Brickley’s music remains the most visible part of her legacy, but her family and fans were left without answers after the unsolved slaying. If anyone knew Shirley, frequented her neighborhood, or has information about the break-in on October 13, 1977, investigators would welcome tips.