Symphonee Smith Missing Person Case

Jun 14, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

Symphonee

Smith

20

17

65 inches

220 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the vast city of Houston, Texas, a family's life was abruptly paused with worry when 17-year-old Symphonee Lapria Smith was last seen on March 12, 2023. A young woman on the cusp of adulthood, her sudden absence created a void filled with questions and concern for her well-being. The initial hours of a person's disappearance are often the most critical, and for Symphonee's loved ones, the lack of communication marked the beginning of an uncertain and distressing period. The community was faced with the unsettling reality that a young member of their community was missing, sparking a collective hope for her safe and swift return. When a teenager vanishes, the response from law enforcement is immediate, and the Houston Police Department was the agency of record for Symphonee's case. Investigators typically begin by gathering as much information as possible, speaking with family and friends to piece together a timeline of the individual's last known movements. In many such cases, communities rally together, sharing information and raising awareness in the hope that someone might come forward with a crucial piece of information. The days and weeks that follow a disappearance are often a testament to the resilience and hope of a family holding onto the belief that their loved one will be found safe. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty for Symphonee's family and community came to a positive conclusion. Symphonee was located and is no longer considered a missing person. The specific details and exact date surrounding her recovery have not been made public, leaving the circumstances of her time away from home vague. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the anxiety that grips families when a loved one goes missing. While the full story of her disappearance remains private, the outcome is one of immense relief, closing a difficult chapter for a Houston family and offering a welcome resolution to a situation that began with profound concern.

Mar 12, 2023

Houston

Texas

Harris County

Houston

No

125844

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Lexus Jaime

Detective

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

363380-23

2023-03-13

Houston Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/21/2026