The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues to shock communities. Her story has drawn international attention and heartbreak.
What started as a missing child case soon took a dark turn. Joshlin’s mother and two others were later convicted of kidnapping.
Joshlin was last seen in February 2024 in Saldanha Bay, South Africa. Her sudden vanishing triggered a nationwide search effort.
The child, known for her pale skin and turquoise eyes, became a symbol.
Posters and pleas for help flooded South African media outlets.
Search teams scoured the coastline, dunes, and nearby homes. Volunteers and police worked day and night, but no trace was found.
