Michael Wright was 47 when he was found dead on February 22, 2008, in the vicinity of 351 Hernando Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The Memphis Police Department declared his death a homicide and opened an investigation into the circumstances of his killing.

Detectives pursued leads in the days and weeks after the discovery, but the trail went cold. The weapon used was never recovered and no clear motive emerged. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests were ever announced.

The case remains unsolved and active with the Memphis Police Department. If anyone has information about Michael Wright, his final movements, or events near Hernando Street on or before February 22, 2008, please contact investigators.