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John Warren Smith Jr., 37, was last seen on April 26, 1996, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time, he was reportedly struggling with depression. His vehicle, a black 1985 Toyota pickup truck, was later found abandoned near mile marker 26.86 on Highway 9, a mountainous region with steep ravines. All of his belongings were left inside the truck, but there were no signs of Smith. Despite extensive searches, no trace of him has been found since.
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Last Seen: Apr 26, 1996
Smith was a talented artist known for his wo ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 26, 1996
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Mar 06, 2024
John
Smith JR
65
37
72 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Apr 26, 1996
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
167
7166
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
95062
5200 Soquel Avenue, California
8314711121
County
Law Enforcement
96-04782
1996-04-26
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
8025
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/23/2025
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