Deborah Pleasant

On January 16, 1992, 27-year-old Deborah Pleasant was found dead in her residence located at 1269 E. 17th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Deborah was discovered on the couch, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the neck. The Columbus Police Department has classified her death as a homicide, but despite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved to this day.

Pleasant’s death is one of the many cold cases that the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and local law enforcement continue to work on. Authorities have appealed for public assistance, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to help solve this long-standing case. The Ohio Attorney General's Office keeps details of such cases in their unsolved homicide database to maintain visibility and encourage potential leads that could bring justice for Deborah and closure for her family.