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Susan Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Toledo, Ohio on Mar 30, 2006

Victim Details

Created

Aug 19, 2010

Case Added

Jan 5, 2024

First Name

Susan

Last Name

Smith

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

125 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Mar 30, 2006

City

Toledo

State

Ohio

County

Lucas County

Agency ID

30815

Agency Name

Lucas County Sheriff's Ofice

Agency City

Toledo

Agency State

Ohio

Agency Address

Agency Case #

OCA# 001967-06

Agency Report Date

Apr 4, 2006

Primary Agency

Lucas County Sheriff's Ofice

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

Oct 13, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7940) and 3 other sources

In the late afternoon of March 30, 2006, Susan J. Smith was seen at a VFW post on Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio. This would be the last confirmed sighting of the 41-year-old woman. She was expected for her shift at the Toledo Yacht Club at 5:00 PM that evening but never arrived. Concern grew when she failed to make her daily call to her teenage daughter. This deviation from her routine was alarming to her family, who knew her as a mother who, despite her personal struggles, remained in close contact with her child. At the time of her disappearance, she was driving a blue 2002 Dodge Durango that belonged to her boyfriend. The vehicle was a key element in the initial stages of the investigation into her whereabouts.

Approximately one week after she was last seen, the Dodge Durango was discovered abandoned. It was located in the 1500 block of Brooke Park Drive, a residential area. The discovery of the vehicle, however, brought no sign of Susan herself. Back at her home, investigators found that she had left behind all of her personal belongings, including her purse and cell phone, items that a person would typically have with them. There was no activity on her bank accounts following her disappearance, suggesting that she had not accessed any funds. Friends and family were left with a deepening sense of dread as the days turned into weeks with no word from Susan.

The investigation into Susan Smith's disappearance has continued for years, but she remains missing. Law enforcement has stated that they suspect foul play is involved in her case and are treating it as a homicide investigation. Susan was described as a woman with green eyes and shoulder-length hair that was dyed red at the time she went missing. She also had a distinctive tattoo on her breast. Her loved ones have noted that while she did face challenges, including depression and a history of substance abuse, it was completely out of character for her to leave without any explanation or to abandon her daughter, with whom she shared a close bond. The case is an overview of a woman who vanished after a seemingly ordinary day, leaving behind a stalled vehicle, all her personal effects, and a family desperate for answers that have yet to come.
Last Seen: Mar 30, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Susan J. Smith - The Charley Project

Woman still missing after 2 months - Toledo Blade

Missing Person / NamUs #MP7940 - Office of Justice Programs

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.

78%Possible

Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan

UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 88%53 mi away

TimingFound 19 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"

Weight 85%147 lb vs 125 lb

Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan

UP85813 • Found Jan 28, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 79%Est. 60–80 vs 41 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 88%53 mi away

TimingFound 15 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"

Weight 94%141 lb vs 125 lb

Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

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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Susan Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Toledo, Ohio on Mar 30, 2006

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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