John Smith JR

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Case Description
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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.

Smith was a talented artist known for his wo ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 26, 1996
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    Victim Details

    Jan 25, 2009

    Mar 06, 2024

    John

    Smith JR

    65

    37

    72 inches

    165 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 26, 1996

    Santa Cruz

    California

    Santa Cruz County

    7166

    Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

    Santa Cruz

    California

    Santa Cruz County

    95062

    5200 Soquel Avenue, California

    8314711121

    County

    Law Enforcement

    www.scsheriff.com

    96-04782

    1996-04-26

    Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    09/26/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone come up with any theories regarding the mysterious disappearance of John? I can't help bu... ...Read More
    10/30/2023
    I have noticed a concerning lack of media coverage for the case of John. This is a serious situation... ...Read More
    08/13/2023