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85-Year-Old Detroit Woman Disappears From Home, Missing Almost A Month

DETROIT (WWJ) - It's been nearly a month since an 85-year old woman disappeared from her east side Detroit home. The family of Henrietta Pearson has been searching non-stop since she went missing on December 14.

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Henrietta Pearson.

"She's originally from Huntsville, Alabama," said Chris Pearson, her son. "We've reached out to family there - nothing."

Chris says they have alerted law enforcement agencies in ten other states including Alabama where Pearson grew up. Pearson, who they say showed signs of dementia, lived alone and was very friendly.

Henrietta Pearson is about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, medium complexion with salt and pepper hair color. She was last seen wearing a red dress coat.

Anyone with information about here whereabouts is asked to contact police (313) 596-1153.

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