Virginia authorities uncovered a dead body: Believed to be the one of Ahreal Smith. So, is she dead? Get your answers in the article below.
For over a week, Virginian 28-year-old woman Ahreal Smith has been missing.
The last time she was seen alive was when she was seen in the CCTV camera starting her car, locking the store, setting the alarm, and then going out back with a trash bag toward the dumpster.
The surveillance video was taken at the Clarenville Little Sue store in Heathsville at the end of her shift last Wednesday.
Thursday morning, a co-worker found her car idling in the parking lot.
After the night, she has disappeared and, now that the Virginia police have found a body resembling her characteristics, they believe it could be her.
Learn if it could be true.
Is Ahreal Smith Found Dead?
The search of the 28-year-old Ahreal Smith has brought the Virginia authorities to come across a body that they believe could be her.
Hopefully, the confirmation will come shortly as the body will be sent for an autopsy to the medical examiner’s office in Richmond.
On Tuesday evening, Northumberland County Sheriff Johnny Beauchamp said, “After an extensive search operation throughout the day, search crews located a body, matching the description of Ahreal Smith, on property in Heathsville,”
“Please keep Ahreal’s family in your prayers as we move forward,” he added.
Missing Update Virginia
Before being abducted from her job at the end of her shift on January 12, her last known appearance was in front of the surveillance camera outside the store,
According to police, Tyrone Samuel, a 50-year-old man, is a suspect. He had met her before and, it was likely for him to take in the additional charges.
Moreover, the Heathsville resident has a lengthy criminal record, guilty pleas for selling cocaine, child abuse, assault, and attempts to smuggle contraband to prisoners.
Sister Lydia Smith And Parents
There are no details of her parents, but her older sister, Lydia Smith, is pleading for help for what happened to her younger sister.
According to NewsNation Prime, Lydia revealed that Ahrea’l texted her about a strange person outside the store.
Lydia spoke, “She said that someone at the door made her feel uncomfortable,”
“She never really said a name, but she said that someone, you know, made her feel uncomfortable. But not that she was afraid. When she went to that trash like the last look on her face was her normal self. Her demeanor was calm. Somebody was waiting and they snatched her,” she continued.
“I love her, and I wish I could have kept her safe. That’s all I got. I miss her. I pray that she’s safe and unharmed, and I just want her to come home. For real man, it’s been, like, five days. That’s my baby sister.” The voice broke down as the sister pleaded for help.