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Kenneth D. Smith, a 33-year-old man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went missing on June 22, 2003. He was last seen wearing a light blue, navy, and white FUBU shirt with the number 05, along with blue shorts and matching sneakers. Kenneth, who stood 5'10" and weighed 185 pounds, had several tattoos, including the name “Iesha” on his arm, the phrase “This Bud's for you” on his other arm, and "Lil Ken" on his chest. He also had a scar on his face, adding distinct physical characteristics to h ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 22, 2003

Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

Kenneth

Smith

54

33

70 inches

185 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the early summer of 2003, a man named Kenneth D. Smith vanished from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving behind a life and a family with no explanation. He was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. The last confirmed sighting of him was on June 22 of that year. After that day, he was not seen or heard from again, and the specific details surrounding the moment he went missing remain scarce. The lack of information has made the search for answers a difficult and long-lasting endeavor for those who knew him and the authorities investigating his case. When he was last seen, Kenneth was wearing a distinctive outfit: a light blue, navy, and white FUBU shirt with the number "05" on it, paired with blue shorts and tennis shoes in a matching blue, navy, and white color scheme. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 185 pounds, he was a physically recognizable man. His appearance was further defined by several tattoos, including the name "Iesha" and the phrase "This buds for you" on his arms, and "Lil Ken" inscribed on his chest. A scar on his face was another distinguishing feature. These details paint a picture of the man who one day simply ceased to be a part of the world he knew. The investigation into Kenneth D. Smith's disappearance is being handled by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Despite the passage of many years, his case remains open, a lingering question in the files of missing persons. The circumstances of his disappearance have been described as simply "last seen in Baton Rouge, LA," a vague starting point for an investigation that has yielded few public updates. For his family and community, the absence of Kenneth is a palpable void, a story without an ending. The overview of his case is one of quiet uncertainty, a man's life abruptly put on hold for reasons unknown, leaving only memories and unanswered questions in its wake.

Jun 22, 2003

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

3433

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

Baton Rouge Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/29/2026


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