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Authorities are seeking public assistance in the case of Kelsie Smith, a 17-year-old female who was last seen on February 2, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Her disappearance has prompted an active investigation, and her case is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2076336.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Kelsie's disappearance have not been widely publicized. Information regarding what she was wearing at the time she went missing, or ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 02, 2026

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Victim Details

Feb 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2026

Kelsie

Smith

17

17

White / Caucasian

Female

Based on a thorough search of online sources, there is no widely reported missing person case for an individual named Kelsie Smith from Ohio. The information available online consistently points to the tragic case of Kelsey Ann Smith, an 18-year-old who went missing from Overland Park, Kansas, and was later found deceased in Missouri. It is possible that information regarding a case in Ohio is not publicly available or has not been widely circulated in online media. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Kelsey Smith from Kansas are well-documented. She was last seen on the evening of June 2, 2007, at a Target store in Overland Park. Surveillance footage captured her inside the store making a purchase. Her vehicle was later found abandoned in the parking lot of a nearby mall. An extensive search was launched by law enforcement and community members in the days that followed. The investigation into her disappearance involved the analysis of surveillance video and cell phone data. Ultimately, her body was discovered in a wooded area in Missouri. The case received significant media attention and led to the creation of the Kelsey Smith Foundation, which advocates for and provides education on personal safety. The case of Kelsey Smith from Kansas is a heartbreaking reminder of the impact of violent crime and the importance of community vigilance. It is important to distinguish this case from any other potential, but undocumented, cases to ensure factual accuracy and compassionate remembrance.

Feb 02, 2026

Columbus

Ohio

05/16/2026