Missing Raleigh DJ returns home

Raleigh, N.C. — A missing Raleigh disc jockey returned home safely Wednesday after disappearing three days earlier.

Celina Moorer-Smith said her husband, Rachid Smith – who goes by the name DJ Kool Sheed – was home. She said the couple had not yet spoken about what transpired since Smith told her he was going for a walk Sunday evening and did not return.

Smith's wife, along with family and friends, made an impassioned plea Tuesday for information about his disappearance, which happened after he celebrated his birthday over the weekend. The Wake County Sheriff's Office was investigating the incident as a missing persons case.

Moorer-Smith was especially concerned because her husband left with no cash or identification. The couple have been married for 19 years and have two young daughters.

Smith is a former DJ for K97.5 FM in Raleigh who now works private events and promotions. The radio station had posted a notice on its website about Smith's disappearance, asking for help in finding him.

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It's sad the police has to waste their time on mess like this. All he had to do is contact A family member if he did not want to speak with his wife. He should have to repay this cost.

Sweetgrl3
October 19, 2012 1:18 p.m.

He does not have to make an explanation in the public forum of your choosing. He may have had to explain to authorities, and maybe we should have a little compassion and remember that we do not know all the circumstances nor his state of mind. Kool Sheed - glad you're home, hope you're safe.

OakCityNoise
October 18, 2012 2:38 p.m.

i wish wral would do a follow up story on how much money his forest gump walk about cost me in taxes. if folks keep crying wolf and they don't have to give explinations to the public, who's money they are using, pretty soon no one will pay these alerts any attention. sad but true.

FromClayton
October 18, 2012 11:06 a.m.

I'm glad he's home. What a scare to his wife/kids and friends/family...!

JDAmbrosio
October 18, 2012 8:58 a.m.

Well i'm glad he's home safe! That's all that matters b/c it could have been worse! Wish he would of let someone know that he was ok before it went to the media!