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Darren Christopher Smith, a 39-year-old experienced sailor from San Diego, California, went missing on January 20, 2003. On the day of his disappearance, Smith had sailed his 20-foot sloop from De Anza Cove. Later that day, his boat was found adrift off the coast of La Jolla, still fully rigged for sailing but with no sign of Smith onboard.

Smith, who had a scar on his chin and was known by the nickname "Dog," was a seasoned sailor who typically stayed close to shore. Despite extensive ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 20, 2003
Victim Details

Feb 24, 2011

Mar 25, 2022

Darren

Smith

60

39

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 20, 2003

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92107

283

9727

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

03-004356

2003-01-21

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

No

11/23/2025


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