Do you know who murdered Colette Smart? On a spring day in Washington, D.C., the life of Colette Smart, an African-American female, was brought to a tragic and violent end. On May 2, 1991, authorities were called to her apartment in the 1400 block of Columbia Road, NW. Inside, they made a grim discovery. Ms. Smart was found in her bedroom, having been stabbed multiple times. The attack was brutal, and the scene spoke to a violent struggle.
The investigation into her death began immediately, with the Metropolitan Police
Department's Homicide Branch taking the lead. Detectives canvassed the neighborhood, seeking any information that could shed light on what happened to Colette Smart in the final moments of her life. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold. Leads dwindled, and the trail of the person or persons responsible for her death seemed to vanish into the complexities of the city. No suspects were ever publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with her murder.
Years turned into decades, yet the case of Colette Smart remains an open and unsolved homicide. Law enforcement has not given up, and her murder is not forgotten. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public, hoping that someone, somewhere, holds the key to unlocking this enduring mystery. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death. The community is urged to come forward with any detail, no matter how insignificant it may seem, in the hope that justice for Colette Smart can finally be served.
