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Kim Yvette Smith, 44, known as Candy, was one of eleven African-American women whose remains were recovered at a Cleveland home in late October and early November 2009. An artist, cosmetologist and former backup singer for R&B artist Gerald Levert, Smith was described as a vibrant, creative person with deep family and community ties. She was last seen in early 2009 and her disappearance went largely unnoticed until multiple bodies were found hidden throughout the house, basement and yard of the residence on Imperial Avenue.

Authorities arrested 50-year-old Anthony Sowell on October 31, 2009; he faced charges including aggravated murder, rape, kidnapping and abuse of a corpse. The victims had been strangled or otherwise murdered. The case prompted criticism over how missing persons reports involving marginalized women were handled and highlighted the vulnerability of women with histories of drug use or unstable housing.

Did anyone who knew Kim or who lived near Imperial Avenue in 2009 see or hear anything that could help fill gaps in the timeline?