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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witness
Lead #1Who were the family members who discovered Nancy Smith, and what prompted their concern that led them to check on her?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was collected from the crime scene, and were there any signs of forced entry or struggle?
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suspect
Lead #3Were there any suspects identified or persons of interest interviewed during the initial investigation?
Nancy Smith, a 32-year-old woman, was found stabbed to death in her New Windsor, New York home on December 5, 2001, after family members discovered her following unsuccessful attempts to contact her. The identity of her killer remains unknown despite investigation by the FBI, New York State Police, and local authorities. The case remains unsolved, and the FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
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FBI New York Field Office, New York State Police, Town of New Windsor Police Department
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timeline
Lead #4What was Nancy Smith's last confirmed contact with anyone, and who was the last person known to have seen her alive?
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clue
Lead #5Were there any witnesses in the neighborhood who may have seen suspicious activity or unfamiliar persons near her residence around the time of her death?
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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:June 7, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:December 5, 2001 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case