In a quiet neighborhood in Midvale, Utah, a series of shocking videos recently went viral, exposing a disconcerting pattern of racist tirades and harassment by a 67-year-old woman named Kathryn Tunison Smith with her video viral on TikTok
The videos of Kathryn Tunison Smith were initially shared by a local family on TikTok and later reposted by content creator @TizzyEnt. These videos depict a string of disturbing incidents that have prompted widespread condemnation and calls for justice.
Kathryn Tunison Smith racially abuses and hits family in Midvale, Utah, video goes viral on TikTok
A family in Midvale UT has been living a nightmare & police seem unwilling to help. pic.twitter.com/s6baZY8YRQ
— TizzyEnt (@TizzyEnt) December 11, 2023
The behavior of Kathryn Tunison Smith as captured in the videos, includes yelling racial slurs at her neighbors, targeting children, and chasing a 9-year-old boy even when he was in his own yard. She made violent threats, such as threatening to feed the child to her Savannah cats.
The situation escalated further when the pregnant mother confronted Smith, resulting in a reported physical altercation.
A quick look at Kathryn Smith’s public record reveals four active arrest warrants against her, ranging from traffic violations like speeding and failure to register an expired vehicle registration to more serious charges such as property damage and assault. The assault charge stems from an incident where Smith allegedly punched the pregnant woman.
The gravity of these charges prompted a swift response from the community, with netizens expressing their disgust at Smith’s actions. Many took to social media, tagging the city of Midvale in hopes of a response. Allegations surfaced that local law enforcement, perhaps influenced by Smith’s former prosecutor status, failed to adequately address the situation.
Some users went further by suggesting that the predominantly Mormon population in the area might be inadvertently tolerating such behavior.
In response to the public outcry, the city of Midvale issued a statement through its X account, clarifying that Kathryn Smith has never been employed by Midvale City. While privacy rules limited the release of specific information, the city assured the public that the case was being treated seriously.
This response aimed to address concerns and maintain transparency within the community.
Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson also entered the fray by expressing his disgust at the racist tirades in an unofficial statement. Mayor Stevenson assured residents that he was actively engaged with authorities to address the situation. He pledged to speak directly with the affected family to find a resolution and emphasized the city’s commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive community.
Kathryn Smith’s actions not only raised concerns about racism and harassment but also spotlighted the challenges faced by the affected family in seeking justice. The family reportedly contacted the FBI after feeling unheard by local law enforcement.