Sage Smith murdered or death by force in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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A Transwoman disappears after meeting up with date
In the crisp autumn air of November 20, 2012, nineteen-year-old Dashad 'Sage' Smith, a Black transgender woman, walked out of her Charlottesville, Virginia home, telling her roommate she was heading out for a date. This would be the last time she was seen by those who knew her. Smith, who had recently graduated high school and was pursuing her dream of becoming a hairdresser, was just beginning to live her life authentically. Her disappearance that evening set in motion a long and painful search ...Read More

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Victim Details

Name

Sage Smith

Case Added

June 1, 2023

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Charlottesville

State

Date Of Death

2012-11-20

Date Of Birth

1992-12-13

Distinguishing Characteristics

Sage is a transgender woman who had long hair worn in braids at the time of her disappearance. Sage has her ears and an eyebrow pierced.

Has Reward

true

Reward Amount

$20,000.00

Age At Death

Case Number

201207351

Namus Number

MP18608

Ncmec Number

1207898

Caption

Sage Smith

First Name

Sage

Last Name

Smith

Relationship

Victim

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Brown

Height

5'8 to 5'11

Weight

130 lbs

Last Updated

01/07/2026

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Sage Smith
Death by Force

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