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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27118) and 5 other sources
In the late summer of 2014, a sense of quiet concern fell over a community in Redford, Michigan. David Alan Smith, a 55-year-old man, was last seen on August 30th of that year. On that day, he was seen wearing blue shorts and a white t-shirt. Smith is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood at a height of five feet, seven inches and weighed approximately 160 pounds. His case is being handled by the Redford Township Police Department.

The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance are particularly worrying. He was last seen leaving a group home on foot in Redford Charter Township. The lack of specific details about his intended destination or his state of mind at the time has left his loved ones and investigators with a painful void of information. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of David or any clue as to what may have happened to him after he walked away from the group home.

The investigation into David Alan Smith's disappearance remains active, a lingering question in the hearts of those who knew him and the community he left behind. The Redford Township Police Department continues to seek any information that might lead to answers. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and enduring hope for a resolution. The overview of the case is one of quiet uncertainty, a story without an ending, where a man simply walked away one day and has not been seen since.

Last Seen: Aug 30, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%137 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17244 • Found Mar 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 58–72 vs 55 when missing
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
UP17231 • Found Mar 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 53%210 lb vs 160 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14508
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14508 • Found Jan 13, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85839 • Found Mar 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 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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