Wynter Smith was a 2-year-old toddler who was reported missing on July 2, 2023. Her parents pleaded for help in finding her and invited the public to join in the search efforts.
Unfortunately, her lifeless body was later recovered in Detroit on July 5, 2023. The investigation into her slaying is ongoing.
The tragic news of Wynter’s disappearance and subsequent discovery of her body has elicited grief and sadness from the community in Michigan.
Many people have expressed their condolences and support for Wynter’s family during this difficult time.
The grandmother of Wynter, who attended a vigil, shared her pain and urged others to acknowledge their own feelings of hurt and anger.
The details surrounding Wynter’s case are still being investigated, and the exact circumstances of her disappearance and death have not been publicly disclosed.
The recovery of her body was a result of the efforts of a federal search team. On the other hand,The FBI is involved in the investigation.
It is a heartbreaking tragedy when a young child goes missing and loses their life. The community and law enforcement are working together to seek justice for Wynter and bring closure to her family.
Wynter Smith autopsy and cause of death
Wynter’s body was found in an alley on Detroit’s east side after a frantic search across the state following her kidnapping.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by News 10, her cause of death appeared to be strangulation with a pink cell phone charging cable.
The FBI confirmed that the pink cellphone charger was recovered with her body in Detroit. Wynter’s family released a statement expressing their heartbreak over the loss of their daughter.
Hundreds of Michiganders expressed their grief through social media while police investigated her slaying.
Suspect in Wynter Smith’s death
A a 26-year-old man from Detroit has been arrested in connection to Wynter Smith’s death. Rashad Maleek Trice was named in the Amber Alert for Wynter.
Following the development, the suspect was later arrested by St. Clair Shores police.
Trice has been charged with kidnapping Wynter and is now facing federal charges, including the possibility of the death penalty.
He has officially been charged although the investigation is ongoing, and more details may emerge as the case progresses.
