{"id":18084,"date":"2026-05-23T21:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surftiva.com\/missing\/?p=18084"},"modified":"2026-05-23T21:31:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:31:02","slug":"kori-dorothy-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surftiva.com\/missing\/kori-dorothy-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Kori Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Case Information:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kori Dorothy Smith<\/strong>, age 49, disappeared from Nicholasville, Kentucky<\/a>, in May 2025. She was last seen late in the evening on a Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her sudden absence immediately alarmed her tightly knit family. They knew she would never willingly cut off contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case Details:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kori balanced a busy professional life working two separate local jobs. She worked at Swedish Auto on Normandy Court and held shifts at Lil\u2019s Coffee House in Paris, Kentucky<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her absence came to light when she failed to show up for her shifts. She left her uncollected paycheck behind and never returned to feed her beloved cat, Max.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Timeline of Events:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 May 6, 2025:<\/strong> Store clerks observe Kori at a local BP gas station at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Later that night:<\/strong> She is last seen with her employer at Swedish Auto at 11:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 May 12, 2025:<\/strong> Co-workers notice her missing after she misses her coffee house shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Following the alert:<\/strong> Family members discover her apartment was left completely undisturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Nicholasville Police Department<\/a> opened an active missing person file. Authorities subsequently towed her personal vehicle from her primary workplace at Swedish Auto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her family hired a private investigator to generate new leads. They are offering a $5,000 reward for information that helps locate her or her remains.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Community Response:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Local residents in both Jessamine and Bourbon counties quickly mobilized to raise awareness. Volunteers distributed missing person flyers across the regional area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dedicated online fundraising page was launched to support the ongoing search fees. Community groups continue to share her profile to keep the case visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Statements:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Her parents, Don and Carol Smith, traveled from Boise, Idaho, to coordinate local searches. They describe Kori as a smart, strong, and deeply responsible woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her sister emphasized that Kori would absolutely never abandon her pet. The family pleads for anyone with information to break their silence.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Physical Appearance:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kori is a white female who stands 5 feet 2 inches tall. She weighs between 140 and 150 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She has long brown hair and brown eyes. She also features a distinct tattoo located on her right ankle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Status:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The disappearance of Kori remains a highly active investigation under case number 25-07417. No financial or phone activity has been recorded since her disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detectives continue to review incoming tips from the public. Her family remains dedicated to finding definitive answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Information:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have any information regarding Kori Dorothy Smith, please contact the Nicholasville Police Department<\/a> at (859) 887-5447 or the Paris Police Department<\/a> at (859) 987-2100.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the dedicated tip line at 859-377-0135 to claim the active reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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