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Judy Smithson Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Hollywood, California on Oct 01, 1979

Victim Details

Mar 01, 2016

Apr 19, 2024

Judy

Smithson

67

21

67 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 01, 1979

North Hollywood

California

Los Angeles County

18058

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

170167404

2004-11-07

Houston Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/07/2026


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Judy Lynn Smithson, a 21-year-old female, was last seen on October 1, 1979, in North Hollywood, California. At the time, she was living with her boyfriend, and they had reportedly broken up just before her disappearance. Judy was planning to drive home to attend her mother's wedding but never arrived. Her mother later recalled that the FBI had contacted her about Judy's case, asking about possible tattoos, though Judy's mother was unaware of any.

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Last Seen: Oct 01, 1979

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32729 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing Person from NAMPN, 1970 to 1979 - Poli-con-deaths
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    Did anyone ever find out more about the 1979 unidentified woman found in Arizona? I came across Judy... ...Read More
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