NEW : But the search went on for the man who abducted her , who was seen driving a dark-colored , four-door sedan with missing wheel covers and a loud muffler . Paul Smith , suspected of kidnapping a year - old girl , was a convicted sex offender . NEW : Police say they tracked the suspect using ` ` good old - fashioned detective . '' Smith died of a self - inflicted gunshot to the head . The abducted 4-year - old girl was discovered alive Tuesday .
NEW : Paul Smith , suspected of kidnapping a year - old girl , was a convicted sex offender . NEW : Police say they tracked the suspect using ` ` good old - fashioned detective . '' Smith died of a self - inflicted gunshot to the head . The abducted 4-year - old girl was discovered alive Tuesday .