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Willie James Smith III, 45, was last seen on July 21, 2004, in Columbia, South Carolina. Known to his family and friends as "Spiderman," Smith's disappearance is highly unusual, as he had no prior history of going off without informing his loved ones. After that date, there has been no contact from him, and his family grew increasingly concerned, leading them to report him missing.
Smith, who stood 5'7" and weighed about 145 pounds, was described as a reliable individual, making his sud ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 21, 2004
Smith, who stood 5'7" and weighed about 145 pounds, was described as a reliable individual, making his sud ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 21, 2004
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May 23, 2016
Jan 12, 2024
Willie
Smith III
65
45
67 inches
145 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Jul 21, 2004
Columbia
South Carolina
Richland County
383
18373
Columbia Police Department
Columbia
South Carolina
Richland County
29212
Mark Vinson
Investigator
1 Justice Square, South Carolina
Local
Law Enforcement
04-36551
Columbia Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
12/02/2025
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