Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Christopher Wachter death by force case profile photo

Christopher Wachter

Case from Hagerstown, MD dated Jun 05, 2014

Victim Details

Christopher Wachter

Male

Hagerstown

MD

2014-06-05

23

Christopher

Wachter

07/19/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In a quiet neighborhood in Halfway, a community near Hagerstown, Maryland, a horrific scene unfolded on the afternoon of June 5, 2014. Inside a home on Dawn Drive, authorities discovered the bodies of three individuals in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. One of the victims was 23-year-old Christopher Wachter. Also found were his mother, 47-year-old Kimberly Smith, and his stepfather, 54-year-old William Smith Jr.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office was called to the residenc ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Christopher Wachter, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WBAL: 3 found shot dead in home near Hagerstown
  • Murder/Suicide: Family Of Three Found Dead, No Suspects Sought
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the case of Christopher Wachter, Kimberly Smith, and William Smith, and somethin... ...Read More
    10/11/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Christopher Wachter

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Hagerstown, Maryland

    Tyrone Earl Nelson death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Tyrone Earl Nelson

    Death: Aug 01, 2024
    On a late Thursday night in Hagerstown, Maryland, a dispute between two acquaintances escalated into t ...Read More
    Christopher Turner death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Christopher Turner

    Death: Jan 20, 2019
    In January 2019, the life of 27-year-old Christopher Turner of Hagerstown, Maryland, was tragically y ...Read More
    Anthony Leon Latimer death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Anthony Leon Latimer

    Death: Feb 05, 2023
    On a cold Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown, Maryland, the community was shaken by the discovery of a l ...Read More
    Donavan Ahmod Disney death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Donavan Ahmod Disney

    Death: Sep 18, 2021
    In the early morning hours of September 18, 2021, a dispute inside a Hagerstown, Maryland apartment t ...Read More
    Sharron Akraim Clark death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Sharron Akraim Clark

    Death: Oct 18, 2022
    On the evening of October 18, 2022, the sound of gunfire broke the quiet on Murph Avenue in Hagersto t ...Read More
    Jermaine Reed death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    Jermaine Reed

    Death: Mar 17, 2022
    On a Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022, violence shattered the quiet of a Hagerstown, Maryland neig i ...Read More
    James Tyrone Christie death by force case in Hagerstown, MD

    James Tyrone Christie

    Death: Nov 01, 2020
    In the autumn of 2020, a shooting in Hagerstown, Maryland, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Jaso s ...Read More