Man charged 11 months after disappearance of mum-of-three Khasha Smith

A man has been charged 11 months after the disappearance of a mum-of-three in October.

Khasha Smith was officially reported missing from the Calder area on January 5 but was last seen to be safe and well on a FaceTime call on October 10, aged 35.

Police have said they now believe that Khasha is dead with her body yet to be found.

A 39-year-old man has now been charged in connection with her death as officers continue their “extensive enquiries” to trace her.

The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Khasha’s family have been made aware and have asked that their privacy is respected.

Detective chief inspector Bob Williamson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, is urging anyone with information regarding the mum’s disappearance to come forward.

He said: “Our thoughts remain with Khasha’s family at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.

“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to trace Khasha and I would again encourage anyone with any information regarding her disappearance to contact police, as a matter of urgency.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital, so please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3915 of January 5, 2024.

“Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”