Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116800)
In the community of Houston, Texas, a sense of concern arose for the well-being of 67-year-old Rose Smith, a Hispanic/Latino, White/Caucasian woman who was last seen on December 20, 2023. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has several distinctive physical features, including scars on her abdomen and head, a butterfly tattoo on her right hip, and a rose tattoo on her right ankle.
When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a black shirt and gray pants. The Harris County Constable, Precinct 4, was the investigating agency for her case.
The circumstances surrounding Rose's disappearance were not publicly detailed, creating a period of uncertainty for her family and community. Efforts were made to gather information and locate her, with her case being entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. As part of the investigation, a DNA sample was collected from her son to aid in identification efforts if necessary. This sample was processed at the UNT Center for Human Identification. The public was encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in the case.
Fortunately, official reports from the investigating agency have indicated that Rose Smith has been located alive. While the specific details and the exact date of her being found have not been widely publicized, the confirmation that she is safe has brought a sense of relief. The resolution of her case marks a positive outcome to what was a distressing situation for her loved ones. The case of Rose Smith serves as an overview of a missing person investigation that, through the efforts of law enforcement and the concern of the community, ultimately concluded with her being found safely.Last Seen: Dec 20, 2023
