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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evidence
Lead #1What was the nature and pattern of the stab wounds, and could they indicate the suspect's familiarity with the victim or method of attack?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the family members who discovered Nancy Smith, and what details did they observe about the scene or circumstances?
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contact
Lead #3What were the circumstances of the failed attempts to contact Nancy Smith before her discovery, and who made these attempts?
Nancy Smith, a 32-year-old woman, was discovered dead in her New Windsor, New York home on December 5, 2001, with multiple stab wounds. She was found by family members after they became unable to reach her by phone. Despite investigation by the FBI, New York State Police, and local authorities, the person or persons responsible for her homicide remain unidentified.
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FBI New York Field Office, New York State Police, New Windsor Police Department
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates, acquaintances, or individuals with access to Nancy Smith's residence who could be considered persons of interest?
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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, age 32, 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 and was found by family members after several attempts to contact her went unanswered.
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Case Information
Incident:December 5, 2001 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 5, 2001 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case