Left and Center: Smith, circa 1985;
Right: Age-progression to age 38 (circa
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 4, 1985 from Hot Springs, Arkansas Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: October 12, 1969 Age: 15 years old Height and Weight: 5'3, 110 - 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Smith goes by her middle name, Lynn, and some agencies refer to her as Lynn Smith. Her ears are pierced and she has a mole on the right side of her chin. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown jacket, pink pants and brown shoes.
Details of Disappearance
Smith was last seen walking home from school with her boyfriend in Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4, 1985. They were a few blocks from her home. She never arrived at home and has never been heard from again.Smith's boyfriend had allegedly been abusive towards her and she wanted to end their relationship prior to her disappearance. After she vanished, he pawned a piece of her jewelry. The police were aware of his actions but did not consider him a suspect in her disappearance. He was later charged with an unrelated assault against another person.
Smith was originally thought to be a runaway, but now other theories are being considered in her disappearance. Her case is unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 20, 2009; name corrected.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Hot Springs Police Department
501-321-6789
Missing
The Doe Network
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation
Project Jason