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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24675) and 4 other sources
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.

Smith’s case has perplexed authorities and his family, as no solid leads have surfaced since his disappearance. Given his physical limitations, including his reliance on a walking aid, his sudden vanishing sparked fears for his well-being. In addition to his physical condition, there has been no information regarding his location, and no confirmed sightings have been reported since that day. The police and his family continue to seek any information that might provide answers.

Smith’s disappearance is classified as a missing person case, and despite initial efforts to gather clues or track his movements, the case remains unsolved. The St. Petersburg Police Department continues to encourage anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward, as even the smallest piece of information could assist in resolving his case.

Last Seen: Dec 8, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 94%129 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Homosassa, Florida
UP142032 • Found Sep 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
UP16837 • Found Sep 29, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'9"

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.