AMW Case File
Shelbie Smith
Shelbie has been missing since December 20th.
Latest Airing:
Parents Arrested; Infant Safe
BREAKING NEWS: Police in Ruidoso, New Mexico moved in and arrested Justin and Elizabeth Smith at a rental cabin early Saturday morning January 8, 2005.
Their 9-month-old daughter, Shelbie was safe. The family was transported back to Texas.
Justin is being held without bail.
Elizabeth has been charged with two counts of murder and bail was set at $1 million.
Shelbie has been turned over to the state.
Sex:
Female
Race:
White
Current Age:
9
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
- Red
Other Phys. Characteristics:
- Shelbie has a tumor on her face.
Scars and Tattoos:
Shelbie has a tumor on her face.
Other Possible Locations:
- Louisiana
- Police say Smith may be headed to Florida or Louisiana.
Vehicle To Look For:
- Police say Smith is driving a tan Suburban, with a personalized Texas license plate TNT5.
Last updated January 4, 2005
Shelbie Smith
Recovered;
Jan 08, 2005
Run Ends At New Mexico Cabin
Justin Smith was arrested early Saturday morning -- January 8, 2005. Smith and his wife Elizabeth are both now charged with murdering Smith's parents. Their 9-month-old daughter, Shelbie, was turned over to the custody of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department.
Texas officials had been concerned for Shelbie's safety, but she appeared to be in good health and in no immediate danger.
On Friday, January 7, Texas officials had contacted police in Ruidoso, New Mexico with information that the Smiths may be hiding out in the mountain community about 100 miles Northeast of Las Cruces.
Ruidoso Police found the couple at a rental cabin where they had checked in on January 5. A SWAT team moved in and the couple was arrested without incident.
Mom Charged With Murder
The family has been transported back to Texas.
Justin is being held without bail.
Elizabeth has been charged with two counts of murder and is being held with bail set at $1 million.
Shelby has been turned over to the state.
Shelbie Smith
Photos
9-month-old Shelbie Smith has a distinctive tumor on her face.
Justin Smith is charged with 2 counts of capitol murder.
Shelbie has been missing since December 20th.
Shelbie has a tumor on her face.
Justin Smith is wanted for the murder of his two parents.
Police believe Shelbie's mother Elizabeth is with the accused as well.
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