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James Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. Petersburg, Florida on Dec 08, 2013

Victim Details

May 21, 2014

Jun 27, 2018

James

Smith

60

48

65 inches

69 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 08, 2013

St. Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

33703

15303

Saint Petersburg Police Department

St. Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

33705

1300 1 Avenue North, Florida

7278937780

Local

Law Enforcement

2013-74683

Saint Petersburg Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

07/23/2026


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James Smith, a 48-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, was last seen on the evening of December 8, 2013. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing an orange shirt and black dress shorts. Smith had a noticeable scar stretching from ear to ear across his neck and experienced difficulty walking without the aid of his cane, which was found left behind at his home, raising concerns about his ability to travel without assistance.

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Last Seen: Dec 08, 2013

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  • Girl, 8, dead; sex offender arrested - Tampa Bay Times
  • James SMITH Obituary (2013) - St Petersburg, FL - Tampa Bay Times
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