Case #96 - Jasmaine Michelle Smith
- Date of Incident (Last Seen) – June 5th, 2015
- Location – Farrell, Pennsylvania
- Date of Birth: 03/13/1993
- Case Entry Made: 03/05/2026
- Last Updated: 03/05/2026
City of Farrell Police Department: (724) 983-2720
Agency Case Number: 15-4402
FBI: Agent Anthony Sano
Agency Case Number: 31E-CV-6666115
NamUs: #MP30798
Social Media Links:
Facebook Group: Jasmaine’s Facebook Page
Facebook Group: Family’s Facebook Group for Jasmaine
Charley Project: Jasmaine’s Page
NamUs: Jasmaine’s Page
Uncovered: Jasmaine’s Page
Cleveland 19 News: Firepit remains of missing girl
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 13, 1993 | Jasmaine Michelle Smith is born. |
| June 5, 2015 | Smith attends her sister’s graduation party at her family home in Farrell, Pennsylvania. |
| June 5, 2015 (later that evening) | She leaves the gathering and is never seen again. |
| June 29, 2015 | Family reports Smith missing after weeks without contact. |
| July 2015 | Another woman from nearby Warren, Ohio, Alesha Bell, disappears; later found deceased. |
| 2016–2021 | James Elmer Brooks is charged and later sentenced in Bell’s case, drawing renewed attention to unsolved disappearances in the region. |
| 2020s–Present | Smith’s case remains open and classified as endangered missing. Investigators continue to seek tips. |
Introduction
The disappearance of Jasmaine Michelle Smith remains one of the unresolved missing-person cases connected to Farrell, Pennsylvania and nearby Warren, Ohio. Smith vanished in June 2015 after attending a family celebration, and despite years of investigation and public appeals, her whereabouts remain unknown.
The case has drawn attention in the broader discussion of missing and endangered women, particularly because investigators believe she may have encountered foul play. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains open.
Background of Jasmaine Michelle Smith
Jasmaine Michelle Smith, often called “Jazzy” by friends and family, was born on March 13, 1993. At the time of her disappearance, she was 22 years old and living in Warren, Ohio.
She was described as:
– Height: Approximately 5’7″ to 5’8″
– Weight: Around 145 pounds
– Hair: Black
– Eyes: Brown
Smith also had several identifiable tattoos, including:
– A heart and arrow near the corner of her eye
– The word “Loyalty” tattooed on her throat
– Stars across her collarbone
– A heart with the name “Bubby” on her upper arm
– Stars and swirls on her hip
These tattoos have been widely circulated in missing-person alerts to help identify her.
Events Leading to Her Disappearance
On June 5, 2015, Smith traveled from Warren, Ohio to Farrell, Pennsylvania to attend her younger sister’s high school graduation celebration at her family home on Hamilton Avenue.
Family members later reported that Smith left the gathering sometime that evening. After that, she was never seen or heard from again.
Initially, relatives believed she had returned home or was staying with friends. However, when days passed without contact—something unusual for her—concerns grew. Her family officially reported her missing on June 29, 2015.
No confirmed sightings have been reported since that night.
Possible Connections to Other Investigations
Around the same time Smith disappeared, another young woman, Alesha Bell, vanished from Warren, Ohio. Bell’s remains were later discovered on property belonging to James Elmer Brooks, a suspected drug trafficker and escort service operator. (Exact address was 1773 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy Rome, Ohio)
Brooks was later convicted in connection with Bell’s death and sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges including involuntary manslaughter and kidnapping.
Although the cases occurred in the same region and timeframe, authorities have never confirmed a direct link between Smith’s disappearance and Brooks’ crimes.
Investigation Status and Latest Known Information
More than a decade after she vanished, Jasmaine Smith’s case is still classified as Endangered Missing.
Investigators believe:
– Smith may have been the victim of foul play
– She may have encountered someone she knew
– There have been theories that her disappearance could be connected to human trafficking or exploitation, though none have been confirmed publicly.
The case remains active with Farrell Police Department and is also listed in national missing-person databases such as NamUs.
Authorities continue to ask anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Even small details could help advance the investigation.
Why the Case Still Matters
The disappearance of Jasmaine Michelle Smith continues to affect her family and community. With no confirmed sightings and no answers about what happened after she left the graduation party, the case remains a painful mystery.
Advocates for missing persons say continued public awareness can be critical in solving long-standing cases. Even years later, new witnesses, digital evidence, or forensic breakthroughs can provide answers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Farrell Police Department or submit a tip to authorities.
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