Latoya D. Smith was 30 when she was found with severe head trauma in a street in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, 2016. Despite efforts to save her, she died of a fatal head injury that authorities later classified as a homicide. The Tampa Police Department opened a homicide investigation and sought a suspect by warrant; the case drew local attention as detectives worked to piece together what happened.

Latoya’s family also pursued civil action, filing a lawsuit against the apartment complex where the incident occurred. The complaint alleges inadequate security measures — including a lack of gates, guards and cameras — created a foreseeable risk that contributed to her death. The criminal investigation remained active while the family pushed for accountability and improved safety at the complex.

If anyone has information about Latoya, the location where she was found, or security conditions at that apartment complex around October 2016, please come forward.