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Israel Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wytheville, Virginia on Mar 24, 2008

Victim Details

Sep 18, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

Israel

Smith

46

28

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 24, 2008

Wytheville

Virginia

Wythe County

24382

No

7536

Wytheville Police Department

Wytheville

Virginia

Wythe County

24382

Gary Davenport

Investigator

185 West Spring Street, Virginia

2762233300

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.wytheville.org/publicsafety/index.php

2008-004374

2008-03-23

Wytheville Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

07/25/2026


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In the small town of Wytheville, Virginia, a profound mystery began to unfold around the disappearance of 28-year-old Israel Ray Smith in March of 2008. A devoted father to his young son, Israel was known by his family and employer as a responsible and tidy individual who was consistently reliable. He worked at a local Radio Shack and was described as an ideal employee who was never late without notice. On the evening of March 10, 2008, Israel completed his shift at work, visited with his brothe ...
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Last Seen: Mar 24, 2008

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  • A Simple Man: Where is Israel Ray Smith? - Corey Sobell - Medium
  • Israel Ray Smith - The Charley Project
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