CASS COUNTY, Texas - A Naples man who was scheduled to stand trial on multiple child sex charges was found dead Tuesday evening after authorities launched a multi-agency search when he removed his court-ordered GPS monitor, according to the Cass County District Attorney’s Office.
44-year-old Kristopher Glynn Smith was set to go before a jury Tuesday on two counts of indecency with a child by contact. He also faced two additional charges for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Smith had been released on bond earlier in 2025 and was awaiting trial under GPS supervision.
Court records show Smith attended a pretrial hearing Monday, January 5th, where he was informed his jury trial would begin the following morning.
Around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Cass County Pre-Trial Services received an alert indicating Smith had disabled his ankle monitor and appeared to be leaving his residence. Based on information gathered at the time, investigators believed Smith could pose a threat to himself or others. A warrant was issued for his arrest for violating the conditions of his bond.
Law enforcement agencies began searching for Smith, using cellphone location data and checking his residence, nearby properties, and other structures. Initial efforts were unsuccessful. Later in the day, investigators obtained information from family members that led them to identify an additional phone associated with Smith, which helped narrow the search to the Cornett-Marietta area.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, officers located Smith later that evening. As they attempted to make contact, he was found deceased.
The circumstances surrounding Smith’s death remain under investigation. The Texas Rangers have assumed responsibility for the case, and no additional details have been released at this time.
