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Kelly Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Depoe Bay, Oregon on Apr 15, 2016

Victim Details

Nov 21, 2016

Jan 04, 2024

Kelly

Smith

36

26

72 inches

73 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 15, 2016

Depoe Bay

Oregon

Lincoln County

No

19077

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

97365

Cari Boyd

Lt.

52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

5412655354

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/officelist.aspx#ospcontacts

16-112821

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Sandy

Brown

Brown

07/04/2026


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On what was meant to be a memorable first visit to the Oregon coast, a tragic event unfolded on April 15, 2016, involving 26-year-old Kelly Bennett Smith from Athens, Georgia. Accompanied by five friends, Kelly was exploring the scenic beauty of Depoe Bay when his life was irrevocably altered. The group stopped at the Rock Creek scenic viewpoint, a popular spot known for its stunning vistas. It was here, while venturing out onto the rocks to capture photographs closer to the water's edge, t ...
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Last Seen: Apr 15, 2016

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    I recently came across Kelly Smith's case again, and I can't stop thinking about the sneaker wave in... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions on April 15, 2016, around Depoe Bay? I was diggin... ...Read More
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