Bonnie L. Smith Found Dead: 56-year-old Bonnie L. Smith, Was Found Dead Friday Morning

The East Moline community is grieving the tragic loss of 56-year-old Bonnie L. Smith, who was found dead Friday morning, January 23, inside her downtown apartment on the 1100 block of 15th Avenue.

Authorities say officers were dispatched around 10:15 a.m. for a welfare check after neighbors and coworkers reported that Smith had not been showing up for work. Upon arrival, officers discovered Smith deceased, with what appeared to be stab wounds. Investigators believe she had been dead for several days before being found.

Smith’s death is being treated as a homicide, and the East Moline Police Department has launched a full investigation. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving this case. Tips can be reported to East Moline police at 309-752-1547 or Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500.

Bonnie Smith was known for her kindness and the warmth she shared with those around her. Friends, family, and neighbors remember her as a generous and compassionate presence in the community, and her loss has left a profound void.

As the investigation continues, the community mourns the passing of a beloved member and hopes for justice to be served. Smith’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, a reminder of the impact one person can have on the lives of many.