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The Murder of Kelsey Smith
Kelsey Smith’s murder first captured my attention on the show See No Evil on the Investigation Discovery channel. The show focuses on cases in which surveillance footage is available. In the case of Kelsey Smith, this footage was instrumental in solving her case.
Kelsey Smith was born on May 3, 1989 and lived in Overland Park, Kansas. She was 18 and had just graduated from high school. She was about to celebrate a six-month relationship with her boyfriend. She had a promising future.
Kelsey’s Disappearance
On June 2, 2007, Kelsey took a trip to Target where she was shopping for a gift for her boyfriend. Unfortunately, she would not have the ability to give it to him.
While at the store, she spoke to her mother on the phone before going outside. She was last seen at 7:07 p.m. in the parking lot of the store at Quivira and 97th.
Greg Smith, Kelsey’s father, had worked in law enforcement for years. He grew suspicious when she did not return after her shopping trip that Sunday.
Four hours later, Kelsey’s Ford Crown Victoria was discovered outside the Oak Park Mall, near Macy’s. This was right across the street from the Target where she’d been shopping. Her belongings, including her phone, wallet, and purchases, were still inside the car.
