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Cindy Lee Smith

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Cindy Lee Smith

Case
#1890
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person ยท Open
39 years waiting ยท since 1987

Missing Person: Cindy Lee Smith

Justice for Cindy Lee Smith โ€” 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 #1

Who was driving the black Trans-Am, and can anyone identify or locate this vehicle from 1987?

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone see Cindy at the beach or on the drive there on April 3, 1987?

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person
Lead #3

What was the identity and relationship of the male subject driving the Trans-Am?

Cindy Lee Smith, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared on April 3, 1987, from Winter Haven, Florida, after leaving with an unknown man driving a black Trans-Am. Her roommate was the last person to see her alive, but the circumstances of her departure and her current whereabouts remain unknown. Despite decades passing, investigators continue to seek information about the vehicle, the driver, and any witnesses who may have encountered Cindy that day.

Case
#1890
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Why has there been no contact or sighting of Cindy in nearly 40 years despite her distinctive appearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

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 Sighting

Cindy Lee Smith was last seen by her male roommate in Winter Haven, FL. She left to go to the beach with an unknown subject driving a black Trans-Am.

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous