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Case Description
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Jerry Dale Smith, a 35-year-old man, was last seen in Reedsport, Oregon, on December 24, 1986. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but authorities suspect foul play may have been involved. Smith was 5'10", weighed between 165 and 175 pounds, and had brown hair and hazel eyes. He also had a tattoo on his left arm and occasionally used the alias Ronald Van Darvell.
Despite an investigation, there have been no significant leads in the case. His details ha ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 24, 1986
Despite an investigation, there have been no significant leads in the case. His details ha ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 24, 1986
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May 19, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Jerry
Smith
73
35
70 inches
175 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 24, 1986
Reedsport
Oregon
Douglas County
No
198
10215
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Douglas County
97470
Brad O'Dell
Sergeant
1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Oregon
5414404450
County
Law Enforcement
87-2526
1987-05-20
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/29/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
I've been diving into Jerry Dale Smith's case and something that stands out to me is his use of an a... ...Read More
02/10/2024
02/10/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been digging into the Jerry Dale Smith case from back in ‘86—does anyone el... ...Read More
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
Has anyone else looked into the Reedsport angle of Jerry Dale Smith's disappearance? I've read bits ... ...Read More
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
