Verna Smith, a 48‑year‑old Caucasian woman born April 24, 1919, vanished from Marina in Monterey County, California, on February 1, 1968. Described as standing between 5′ 0″ and 5′ 6″ and weighing approximately 140–160 lb, she had collar‑length brownish‑red or auburn wavy hair, hazel eyes, and a distinctive mole on the left side of her neck. She may also have gone by the names Verna Saltise, Verna Luchko, or simply Vera.
On the day she disappeared, Verna did not take the family car and left behind two very young children. Her husband notably never filed a missing persons report, and the circumstances of her disappearance have been described as suspicious. The lack of immediate reporting and Verna’s abrupt absence suggest unusual circumstances that remain unexplained decades later.
Her case is cataloged under several databases.
The Doe Network lists her as case 3084DFCA and indicates that dental records, fingerprints, and even DNA are available, though there has been no confirmed resolution. The Charley Project similarly classifies her disappearance as “endangered” and highlights that minimal details are known beyond her basic physical profile and family situation at the time. According to the California Attorney General’s Office, her official record indicates missing since February 1, 1968, and identifies her by the aliases and physical characteristics noted above.
Publicly available summaries—for instance on Uncovered and TrackMissing—confirm key facts: Verna was 48 at the time, vanished on February 1, 1968 in Marina, left behind her children, did not take the vehicle, and was never reported missing by her husband. These sources cite her case under NamUs # MP12536 and repeatedly underscore the absence of personal effects, lack of formal reporting, and speculative suspicion of foul play.
Despite being officially missing for over five decades, no confirmed sighting or resolution of Verna Smith’s fate has emerged. Investigating agencies include the Marina Police Department . Her children—then very young—never heard from her again, and her disappearance continues to remain unsolved and classified as suspected homicide by some observers.Last Seen: Feb 1, 1968
