Wanted Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend: Deputies

Lakeland FL

27 July, 2021

4:51 PM

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POLK COUNTY, FL — A Polk County man is wanted by authorities after deputies accused him of killing his girlfriend some time between Sunday and Monday, according to a news release. The victim, 40-year-old Tashia Smith, was found dead in her Auburndale home just after 9 a.m., Monday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Tashia Smith was in a relationship with Larry Smith, 57, for more than 20 years. Larry is accused of shooting her multiple times. "There was a history of domestic violence perpetrated by Tashia Smith's boyfriend against her," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "Larry Smith is a dangerous man, and we need to lock him up." Fifty-seven-year-old Larry Smith is wanted for first degree murder after authorities accused him of killing his Auburndale girlfriend. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)Tashia's sister reported her missing to the Lakeland Police Department early Monday morning, investigators said. Sunday at about 9:36 a.m. is the last time she was seen alive by her sister. She was scheduled to work at Wing Stop in Lakeland at 5 p.m., but never showed up, detectives said. Larry is wanted on first degree murder charges. If anyone has any information about Larry Smith's whereabouts, call Detective Coggins at 863-298-6200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).