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Gerald Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Nov 5, 2015

Victim Details

Created

Jun 6, 2018

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

Gerald

Last Name

Smith

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Height To

73 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Weight To

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 5, 2015

City

Charleston

State

West Virginia

County

Kanawha County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

37467

Agency Name

Charleston Police Department

Agency City

Charleston

Agency State

West Virginia

Agency County

Kanawha County

Agency Zip Code

25301

Agency Contact

TJ Crowder

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

501 Virginia Street East, West Virginia

Agency Phone

3043486480

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.charlestonwvpolice.org/contact.html

Agency Case #

I 15110526

Agency Report Date

Nov 6, 2015

Primary Agency

Charleston Police Department

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50475) and 3 other sources

Gerald Smith, a 50-year-old man from Charleston, West Virginia, was reported missing on November 5, 2015. Known for his friendly demeanor and strong ties to his community, Gerald’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among his family and friends. He was last seen in the Charleston area, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing left loved ones deeply anxious and searching for answers.

In the days following his disappearance, family and friends mobilized to search for Gerald, distributing flyers and reaching out to the community for help. Local law enforcement also launched an investigation, conducting interviews with those who knew him and exploring potential leads regarding his whereabouts. Despite these efforts, initial searches yielded little information, increasing the worry and frustration of his loved ones.

As time passed without any credible sightings or evidence, the investigation faced significant challenges. The lack of substantial information complicated efforts to determine what had happened to Gerald, leaving both investigators and his family feeling increasingly desperate. They continued to advocate for his case, utilizing social media and community outreach to keep his story in the public eye.

Over the years, Gerald Smith’s case has remained open, drawing attention from local media and missing persons organizations. His family has worked tirelessly to maintain awareness of his disappearance, holding vigils and community events to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, they remain hopeful that new leads will eventually emerge, bringing them closer to understanding the truth behind Gerald’s mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Nov 5, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible

John Doe — Kenova, West Virginia

UP75517 • Found May 23, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 50 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 89%51 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'1"

Weight 97%200–220 lb vs 175–180 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Gerald Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Nov 5, 2015

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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