Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Shala Smith death by force case profile photo

Shala Smith

Case from Larned, KS dated Jan 08, 2022

Victim Details

Shala M. Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Larned

KS

2022-01-08

44

Shala

Smith

07/11/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet town of Larned, Kansas, the life of 44-year-old Shala Michelle Smith was tragically cut short on January 8, 2022. A longtime resident of the area and a dedicated Corrections Counselor II at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, Shala was known as a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else.

The devastating events unfolded in the early morning hours at her home on Park Street. In an act of domestic violence, Shala and her 12-year-old son, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Shala 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 (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Two of the deaths in Larned shooting have been ruled homicides, says KBI
  • https://www.kwch.com: Child among double murder-suicide victims in Pawnee County
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 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

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been thinking a lot about Shala's impact as a Corrections Counselor II at the Larned Correction... ...Read More
    05/13/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Shala 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 Kansas

    Courtney Ann Hoff death by force case in Salina, KS

    Courtney Ann Hoff

    Death: Feb 23, 2021
    In the quiet city of Salina, Kansas, a tragedy unfolded on February 23, 2021, forever altering the l ...Read More
    Alicia Botello death by force case in Wichita, KS

    Alicia Botello

    Death: Aug 15, 2020
    On a Saturday evening in Wichita, Kansas, the life of 42-year-old Alicia Botello was tragically cut t ...Read More
    Esmeralda Torres Lopez death by force case in Great Bend, KS

    Esmeralda Torres Lopez

    Death: Dec 27, 2024
    On a tragic Friday morning in Great Bend, Kansas, the life of 32-year-old Hispanic female Esmeralda a ...Read More
    Jase Elizabeth Delich death by force case in Pittsburg, KS

    Jase Elizabeth Delich

    Death: Oct 18, 2021
    In the fall of 2021, the life of a young Caucasian woman, 18-year-old Jase Elizabeth Delich, was tra r ...Read More
    Mickayla Sorell death by force case in Wichita, KS

    Mickayla Sorell

    Death: Mar 28, 2020
    On March 30, 2020, when 24-year-old White/Caucasian female Mickayla Sorell failed to appear for her r ...Read More
    Brenda Mejia-Bautista death by force case in Kansas City, KS

    Brenda Mejia-Bautista

    Death: Aug 08, 2022
    On the evening of August 8, 2022, a tragic shooting incident in Kansas City, Kansas, resulted in the h ...Read More
    Justine Bell death by force case in Wichita, KS

    Justine Bell

    Death: Jan 09, 2022
    Justine Bell, a 39-year-old female, found her life tragically cut short in the chaotic aftermath of f ...Read More