Frederick Smith, a 32-year-old resident of Palo Alto, California, was found dead in his home on September 13, 2014. Authorities reported he had suffered multiple stab wounds, and investigators treated the death as a homicide.

The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies. Detectives interviewed friends, family members and neighbors, and forensic experts examined the scene for physical evidence. Several individuals who knew Smith and others seen near his home around the time of the killing were identified as potential suspects, but the case proved complex and investigators described the evidence as often circumstantial.

The community held vigils and memorials for Smith while police pursued leads and moved through legal steps in the investigation. Does anyone have information about Smith’s movements or contacts in Palo Alto around September 2014?