Shirley Pearson-Divens, 51, was found murdered at her home on Bellwood Court in Columbus, Ohio, on December 18, 1989. Her body showed multiple stab wounds to the neck and throat. The Columbus Police Department investigated, and the case remains unsolved with no arrests announced.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation lists Pearson-Divens’ death as an unsolved homicide and has worked with local law enforcement to publicize the case and solicit tips. The motive has not been clearly identified.

Anyone who may have information about what happened that night or who knew Shirley is asked to contact the Columbus Police Department or the Ohio BCI.