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Mark Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Moreno Valley, California on Aug 25, 2001

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Victim Details

Mar 3, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Mark

Smith

67

42

71 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 25, 2001

Moreno Valley

California

Riverside County

92551

16370

Riverside County Sheriff- Moreno Valley Station

Moreno Valley

California

Riverside County

92553

22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, California

9514866700

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/745/Moreno-Valley-Station

MV01241078

Oct 29, 2008

Riverside County Sheriff- Moreno Valley Station

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27899) and 3 other sources
Mark Lane Smith, a 42-year-old man, was last seen on August 25, 2001, in Moreno Valley, California. At the time of his disappearance, Smith was working on a construction site. He was driving a green 1995 GMC Yukon with the California license plate 3NVW067, which has also been missing since that day. Smith is described as a white male, standing 5'11" and weighing around 260 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

There is limited information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. His case is classified as endangered missing, and authorities have not uncovered significant leads regarding his whereabouts. Despite efforts to locate both him and his vehicle, his case remains unresolved.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department continues to seek any information that might help solve his case.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27899
  • Mark Lane Smith | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Mark Lane Smith: Missing from Moreno Valley since 2001 | Missing ...

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 71%151 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%188 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 67%148 lb vs 200 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 63%145 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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