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Eric Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cahokia, Illinois on Aug 26, 2008

Victim Details

Nov 12, 2013

Nov 20, 2022

Eric

Smith

45

28

68 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 26, 2008

Cahokia

Illinois

St. Clair County

62206

14505

Cahokia Police Department

Cahokia

Illinois

St. Clair County

62206

103 Main Street, Illinois

6183379505

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cahokiaillinois.org/police-department/

2008-14705

2008-08-27

Cahokia Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/14/2026


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In the late summer of 2008, concern grew for a 28-year-old man from Cahokia, Illinois, named Eric L. Smith. He was last seen at his home on August 26, 2008. His wife officially reported him as missing the following day. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began with him leaving his residence with his cousin. According to the cousin's account, he dropped Eric off at the Cottonwood Apartments in Cahokia. From that point on, there have been no confirmed sightings or contact from Er ...
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