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Harold Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Franks Tract, California on Jan 18, 1980

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Victim Details

Jun 9, 2018

Oct 31, 2023

Harold

Smith

90

44

70 inches

71 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 18, 1980

Franks Tract

California

Contra Costa County

39466

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95841

Zaheem Buksh

Detective, Missing Persons

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

9168745115

County

Law Enforcement

sacsheriff.com

18-199648

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

10678

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50531) and 3 other sources
Harold Smith, a 44-year-old man, went missing on January 18, 1980, from the Frank's Tract area in California. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of Harold has been found. He was last seen in this marshy region, which is challenging terrain for searches. At the time of his disappearance, not much specific information regarding his movements or potential whereabouts was recorded, and details have remained scarce throughout the years.

Harold's case remains unsolved, and he is listed in national missing person databases. Given the nature of his disappearance, authorities have continued to encourage the public to provide any potential information that could help solve this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP50531 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Dick Smith (businessman) - Wikipedia
  • Lightning Struck — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP50955 • Found Sep 14, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 98%150–160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as tentative name (Richard Smith)
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Rafael, California
    UP17745 • Found Jan 27, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brentwood, California
    UP12491 • Found Sep 14, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    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 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2364 • Found Jul 17, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5944 • Found Mar 30, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 93%155 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 180–190 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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