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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6669) and 9 other sources
Tera Smith, a 16-year-old girl, went missing on August 22, 1998, from Redding, California. She was last seen leaving her home to go jogging, despite being grounded and without permission. Tera assured her sister she would return shortly, but she never did. Her disappearance has remained unsolved for decades, leading to various theories and ongoing efforts to find her.

Witness reports suggested she might have been seen with a white male driving a distinctive dark blue pickup truck. Despite extensive searches, Tera Smith has never been located, and her case continues to garner attention as a cold case.
Last Seen: Aug 22, 1998