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Gregory Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Dec 20, 1988

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Victim Details

Oct 22, 2018

Feb 5, 2020

Gregory

Smith

70

33

71 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 20, 1988

Oakland

California

Alameda County

41502

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Saint Paul

Minnesota

Ramsey County

55106

1430 Maryland Avenue, Minnesota

6517937000

State

Law Enforcement

2017-756

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

10590

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52957) and 3 other sources
Gregory Smith, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on December 20, 1988, in Oakland, California. Smith had recently been released from the California Department of Corrections earlier that year and has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance. Despite efforts to locate him, no further details regarding his whereabouts have surfaced.

At the time of his disappearance, Smith was described as being 5'11" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair. His case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking any information that could provide answers regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 20, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52957 | NamUs
  • Man Gets 2 Life Terms in Woman's Slaying - Los Angeles Times
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 50%205 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%139 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%175 lb vs 155 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 74%191 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 88%180 lb vs 155 lb

    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.

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