Frank Smithers, age 23, was fatally shot on December 31, 2009, in Houston, Texas. The incident took place as part of an unresolved criminal event, and it remains among the numerous cold cases investigated by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division. The Cold Case Squad, formed in 2004, continues to focus on such unresolved homicide cases, using both traditional and new investigative methods to gather leads and seek justice for victims like Smithers.
The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers have been actively soliciting public assistance for information regarding Smithers' death, hoping that new tips might help bring those responsible to justice. The Cold Case Squad's role is especially vital as they revisit unsolved cases with renewed focus, aiming to solve crimes that still affect the community and victims' families.
