Laura Smith Death – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office reported that Laura Smith, a 37-year-old elementary school teacher, was found dead in a Richmond home during a welfare check on Memorial Day. The medical examiner’s office determined her death to be a homicide after deputies responded to the call at 12:01 p.m. in the 6500 block of Snowbell Court.
The sheriff’s office did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding her death, the identity of the caller, or any potential suspects. However, it was confirmed that Smith was a teacher at Gray Elementary within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
ABC13 obtained a message sent to parents by LCISD regarding Smith’s passing, prior to the sheriff’s office officially identifying her as the victim of a homicide.
The message in full read:
“Dear Gray Elementary School Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I address the tragic loss of one of our staff members during the weekend. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking incident.
Laura Smith was a member of the Lamar CISD family for five years, serving at Williams and then Gray Elementary. She served alongside you, here at Gray, as an Early Childhood SpEd Aide. Laura has four students who attend school in our district, and three of them were ours this year at Gray. Her sudden and tragic passing leaves a void in our hearts and our hallways that words cannot adequately express.
I understand that you may have questions, but I do not have any additional information at this time. Our school counselors and support staff are available to assist any staff member who may be struggling to process this news. As a school community, we will support one another and honor Laura’s memory. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends affected by her passing.”