The person at the center of this case
Cindy Lee Smith
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Cindy Lee Smith
Justice for Cindy Lee Smith — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Who was driving the black Trans-Am that Cindy left with on April 3, 1987? Can this vehicle be identified or traced?
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person
Lead #2What was the identity and current whereabouts of the unknown male driver who picked up Cindy that day?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone else witness Cindy leaving with the Trans-Am driver or see them together at the beach or elsewhere?
Cindy Lee Smith, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared on April 3, 1987, from Winter Haven, Florida, after leaving with an unknown male driver in a black Trans-Am. Her roommate was the last person to see her alive. Nearly four decades later, her fate remains unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about the vehicle, the driver, and her whereabouts.
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clue
Lead #4Why did the roommate not report her missing immediately, and what details does he recall about the driver's appearance or the vehicle?
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NamUs case MP5767. Missing person: Cindy Lee Smith.
Last known contact: 1987-04-03 in Winter Haven, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was last seen by her male room mate on 4/03/87.
He claims she left for the beach with a subject driving a black Trans-Am. Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 102 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black pants, black and white striped blouse; Footwear: Gray tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 87-031876.
Timeline of Events
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1987-04-03
Last Seen
Cindy Lee Smith was last seen by her male roommate in Winter Haven, Florida. She left with an unknown male subject driving a black Trans-Am.
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1987
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1987
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous