Theresa Ballard, a 26-year-old Black woman, was found dead in Jesse Owens County Park in Los Angeles on September 23, 1992. Her body was partially clothed and investigators determined the circumstances pointed to foul play.

The investigation ultimately identified Michael Hughes, who worked as a security guard, as the perpetrator. He was arrested in December 1993 and later convicted in 1998 for the strangulation murders of Ballard and three other women: Brenda Bradley, 38; Terri Myles, 33; and Jamie Harrington, 29. Ballard’s body was recovered in Jesse Owens County Park, while the other victims were found in alleys in a commercial area of Culver City. Hughes was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

If anyone knew Theresa, her movements in late 1992, or has information about the park where she was found, please share what is known.