Mahogany E’Lise Smith, 21, of Rockford, Illinois, died on May 15, 2022. She had graduated from Auburn High School and was enrolled at Asis Massage Education. Family named include her parents Tennile Young and Earl Smith II and several siblings; the loss prompted vigils and public appeals for information.

Mahogany was found unresponsive the night she died and local authorities treated the death as suspicious. The Rockford Police Department opened an investigation and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office cold case unit later became involved.

Anyone who knew Mahogany or who has information about her death is asked to come forward.