The person at the center of this case
Nancy Smith
Cold Case · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
NANCY SMITH
Justice for Nancy Smith — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the nature and pattern of the stab wounds, and could this indicate the killer's identity or motive?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to have contact with Nancy Smith, and what did they observe?
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timeline
Lead #3How long had Nancy Smith been deceased before her discovery, and does this narrow the window of when the homicide occurred?
Nancy Smith, a 32-year-old woman, was found dead in her New Windsor, New York home on December 5, 2001, with multiple stab wounds. She was discovered by family members after they became unable to reach her by phone. Despite investigations by the FBI, New York State Police, and local authorities, the case remains unsolved with a $15,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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FBI New York Field Office, New York State Police, New Windsor Police Department
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates, acquaintances, or individuals with access to her residence who should be investigated?
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clue
Lead #5What evidence was collected from the crime scene, and have forensic advances since 2001 revealed new leads?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Homicide Victim New Windsor, New York December 5, 2001 The FBI's New York Field Office, the New York State Police, and the New Windsor Police Department in New York are seeking information from the public regarding the death of Nancy Smith. Smith, age 32, was discovered deceased in her residence in New Windsor, New York, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
on December 5, 2001. She had multiple stab wounds to her body.
Smith was discovered by family members after several attempts to contact her went unanswered.
Timeline of Events
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2001-12-05
13:30Body Discovery
Nancy Smith was discovered deceased in her residence in New Windsor, New York at approximately 1:30 p.m. She had multiple stab wounds to her body.
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2001-12-05
Failed Contact Attempts
Family members made several attempts to contact Nancy Smith before discovering her body, indicating she had been deceased for some time prior to discovery.
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Case Information
Incident:December 5, 2001 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:December 5, 2001 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case