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Vanessa Dawn Smith, a 15-year-old girl from Winton, California, disappeared on May 31, 1997. She was last seen leaving her home around 7:00 p.m. for her usual evening walk. Typically, Vanessa took these walks with her mother, but on this occasion, she went alone. Vanessa did not return home, and when darkness fell, her family contacted the authorities. Her walking stick, which she used regularly, was found along Mercedes Avenue, just 200 yards from her home. However, there were no other signs of ...Read More
Last Seen: May 31, 1997
Last Seen: May 31, 1997
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Jun 15, 2009
Nov 16, 2017
Vanessa
Smith
42
15
66 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
May 31, 1997
Winton
California
Merced County
160
25790
Merced County Sheriff's Office
Merced
California
,
9715625
Merced County Sheriff's Office
8209
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
No
11/13/2025
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