In a chilling case that has haunted her family and community for over two decades, Dr. Cheryl Pearson, a well-respected pediatrician, vanished without a trace on January 5, 2002. Cheryl, 37, was last seen after attending a Memphis Grizzlies game and hanging out with friends at her home in Bartlett, Tennessee. By the morning of January 6, her sister arrived to drop off her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren but found Cheryl missing, her car gone, and her phone and medications left behind.

The urgency surrounding her disappearance escalated when investigators discovered a mysterious phone call made from a payphone just after 1:58 a.m. on the night she vanished. This call, lasting either five seconds or nearly two minutes, has left detectives puzzled—did someone lure Cheryl out of her home, or was she taken against her will? The stakes intensified when her blue Audi was found parked in a nearby apartment complex, clean of any forensic evidence, raising suspicions of foul play.

As the investigation unfolded, Cheryl’s family and friends reported that she had no known enemies and led a fulfilling life. However, police turned their attention to her sister’s husband, Chuck, who had a criminal past. Despite being named a person of interest, Chuck was eventually cleared, leaving authorities grasping for leads in a case that grew colder over the years.

In 2009, Cheryl was legally declared dead, but with no remains found, the mystery deepened. Despite a reward of $41,000 offered for information, no credible tips emerged. Now, as the 21st anniversary of her disappearance approaches, the community is left with haunting questions and a yearning for answers.

If you have any information regarding Dr. Cheryl Pearson’s disappearance, please contact the Bartlett Tennessee Police Department. The clock is ticking, and time is running out for those who love her to find closure.