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Henry Smith Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Nov 16, 2011

Victim Details

Aug 30, 2012

Jan 5, 2024

Henry

Smith Iii

32

18

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 16, 2011

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97223

No

12249

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

11-99658

Nov 16, 2011

Portland Police Bureau

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17256) and 7 other sources
In the fall of 2011, 18-year-old Henry Willard Smith III, a male with brown hair and blue eyes, was facing a challenging time in his life. On November 16th, he was last seen in downtown Portland, Oregon, near the Marriott Hotel around 6:00 p.m. That evening, his gold 1986 Jaguar XJS was discovered abandoned in the downtown area. Henry was reportedly in a 'critical mental health situation' when he disappeared, causing immediate concern for his well-being. He was last seen wearing a sweatshirt, white skinny jeans with black vertical stripes, and worn, light-blue Vans sneakers. He also had on a dark red baseball cap, diamond stud earrings in his pierced ears, and knit bracelets.

The circumstances surrounding Henry's disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have been made public over the years. Since the evening he was last seen and his car was found, there has been no contact from him. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging for the Portland Police Bureau. His case is classified as an endangered missing person due to his state of mind at the time he went missing.

The passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs in the case of Henry Willard Smith III. The investigation into his disappearance is ongoing, but without new leads, the trail has grown cold. His family and friends have been left with unanswered questions about what happened to him on that November day. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under troubling circumstances, leaving behind a void of information and a community hoping for resolution.
Last Seen: Nov 16, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Police looking for missing 18-year-old last seen in downtown Portland
  • Henry Willard Smith III - The Charley Project
  • Henry Smith III - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Police say missing Portland teen endangered - The Columbian
  • Police find car of 18-year-old last seen Wednesday in downtown ...
  • Henry Willard Smith III- Oregon- 2011

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 20–30 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fairview, Oregon - unidentified case UP118580
    John Doe — Fairview, Oregon
    UP118580 • Found Mar 19, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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