Jermarin Smith was 19 when he was found dead behind the Northwood Apartments in Shreveport on the evening of Friday, March 30, 2018. Authorities determined his death to be a homicide and located the body in the Cherokee Park area.

Investigators later released surveillance footage showing a man walking with Smith in what are believed to be his final moments, asking the public to help identify that individual. Despite that release and initial investigative activity, the case grew cold and no arrests have been publicly announced.

The investigation remains open and Smith’s family continues without answers. If anyone recognizes the man in the footage or has information about Smith’s death, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.