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Laura Smither

Case from Friendswood, TX dated Apr 03, 1997

Victim Details

Laura Smither

Female

White / Caucasian

Friendswood

TX

1997-04-03

12

Laura

Smither

06/21/2026

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Laura Smither, a 12-year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas, went missing on April 3, 1997, after leaving her home for a morning jog. Her disappearance sparked an extensive search effort involving law enforcement, volunteers, and even the U.S. Marines. Tragically, after 17 days, her body was discovered near a retention pond in Pasadena, Texas, approximately 12 miles from her home. Due to the condition of her remains, authorities struggled to determine the exact cause of death, but her murder was c ...
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