268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Akilia Smith

Case from West Helena, AR dated Mar 04, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Akilia Smith

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

West Helena

State

AR

Date Of Death

2021-03-04

First Name

Akilia

Last Name

Smith

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

In the small city of West Helena, Arkansas, a tragic and violent event cut short the life of Akilia Smith, a Black/African American female. On March 4, 2021, the community was shaken by the news of her death, a devastating outcome of domestic violence. The incident unfolded at her residence where her boyfriend forcibly gained entry. In a brutal act, he shot Akilia, inflicting fatal injuries that she would not survive. She succumbed to her wounds at the scene, her life abruptly ended.

The ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Akilia Smith, 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 (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

WREG.com: 4 people shot in 6 days in Helena-West Helena

FOX13 News Memphis: Woman dead, man injured after shooting in Helena-West Helena, police say

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 3 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

Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else been following the series of violent events in Helena-West Helena? My heart goes out... ...Read More
09/26/2024

Hey everyone,
I've been doing a lot of thinking about Akilia Smith's case, and I just can't shake... ...Read More
05/26/2024

I’ve been following the case of Akilia Smith, and my heart goes out to her family and friends duri... ...Read More
12/03/2023

MEMBER ACCESS

Join the discussion for Akilia Smith

Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

Other Cases from West Helena, Arkansas

Cherrkisha Jones

Death: Aug 12, 2018
In the late summer of 2018, the community of West Helena, Arkansas, was shaken by the tragic loss of o ...Read More

Jalexus Carter

Death: Dec 07, 2025
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, police were sent to a home at 138 Baringo Street in Helena–West Helen e ...Read More

Genoria Williams Mosby

Death: May 04, 2021
Genoria Williams Mosby, a 73-year-old Black/African American woman, pulled up to her home at 121 Sou o ...Read More