The Disappearance of Denice Smith

Name: Denice M. Smith
AKA: Denice Johnson
Age: 51 years old
Last Seen: October 9, 2023
Location: Woodland Township, New Jersey
Status: Found deceased on April 12, 2026

Case Information

51 year old Denice Smith was last seen in Woodland Township, New Jersey on October 9, 2023. She was last seen walking on Cedar Road around 2:00 am.

Disappearance

At approximately 1:04am on October 9, 2023, Denice Smith walked away from her residence on County Route 563 in Woodland Township, New Jersey.

She was last seen by an eyewitness around 2:00 am, walking on Cedar Road in Woodland Township. She hasn’t seen or heard form since.

Denice has suffered from multiple long term health issues, including seizures and dementia. She is without her required medication.

“She suffered a brain injury and has the capacity of a five year old”, Denice’s daughter told Delaware Valley News.

Investigation

Police search dogs lost her scent near a road in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, which is where she is from.

Denice has family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, but there’s no evidence she traveled there.

She has wandered off a few times before, but was always found near a road.

There was an unconfirmed sighting of Denice near the Route 206 and Route 30 area, which made her family believe she may have been picked up by someone.

Remains Found

On April 12, 2026, Denice Smith’s remains were found near Laurel Lane in Woodland Township. The investigation into her death remains active and ongoing.

Appearance

White female with grey hair and brown eyes. Denice stands 5’1 tall and weighs 120 pounds.

Clothing & Accessories:
Denice was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white Nike Monarch sneakers, and a necklace with an Apple AirTag pendant.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Denice Smith please contact the New Jersey State Police – Red Lion Station at (609) 859-2282.

Agency case number C080-2023-00210.

Resources & Further Information

Denise M. Smith – NamUs
New Jersey Woman Missing A Year, Still No New Clues – WFPG
‘Endangered’ Woman With Dementia Goes Missing Out Of Burlington County – Patch
Family Pleads For Help Finding Missing 52 Year Old With Dementia – Jersey Coast Emergency News