On June 26, 1978, the body of Patricia Lucille Smith, w/f 35 years of age, was located in her bedroom at 1206 Gay Street, Apopka, unincorporated Seminole County, Florida. Smith had been strangled and was found partially clothed, however the exact time/date of death was difficult to establish due to the amount of decomposition.

Also on June 26, 1978, the body of Evelyn Rogers Dennis-Beske, w/f 35 years of age, was found floating face down in her swimming pool, located at 6111 Bear Lake Terrace in the Bear Lake are of Seminole County, Florida.

Both of these deaths remain unsolved.

If you have any information on the homicide of Patty Smith, or the death of Evelyn Dennis, also known as Evelyn Rogers-Beske – please contact the Seminole County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit at (407) 665-6600.

CrimeLine is also available) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to take completely anonymous tips on these unsolved homicide cases. Call 1-800-423-TIPS. That’s 1-800-423-8477.

You can also get a hold of me by email at [email protected].

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