Connie Smith, 76, was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in her northwest Oklahoma City apartment at 5340 NW 42nd Street on August 13, 2023. Responding officers discovered her body and her 48-year-old son, Shane Smith, remained at the scene and was taken into custody. Shane told police he had killed his mother and said the two had a pact that he would shoot her if her health declined to the point she could not function. He also said he intended to take his own life but was unable to do so.

Investigators recovered two firearms and a suicide note at the scene. Shane Smith was interviewed, booked on a complaint of first-degree murder, and formally charged on August 17, 2023. The medical examiner was tasked with determining Connie Smith’s condition at the time of death as part of the ongoing investigation.

If anyone knew Connie or Shane Smith, or has information about their relationship or the days leading up to August 13, please share what you know.