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Hoyle Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sanford, North Carolina on Nov 04, 1995

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In the quiet town of Sanford, North Carolina, the autumn of 1995 brought with it a mystery that would linger for decades. On November 4th, 78-year-old Hoyle Smith was seen for the last time at his residence. That same day, his girlfriend, 66-year-old Margie Shaw Boone, had come to visit him at his home. After this visit, neither Hoyle nor Margie were ever heard from again, leaving their families and the community in a state of deep concern and uncertainty. The initial investigation into their di ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 04, 1995

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    Victim Details

    Nov 14, 2009

    May 22, 2018

    Hoyle

    Smith

    107

    78

    74 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 04, 1995

    Sanford

    North Carolina

    Lee County

    3348

    Sanford Police Department

    Sanford

    North Carolina

    ,

    95-019440

    Sanford Police Department

    7965

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    06/18/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    It’s so puzzling to me that even after all these years, the bodies of Hoyle Smith and Margie Shaw ... ...Read More
    01/12/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been reading up on the Hoyle Smith and Margie Shaw Boone case, and I’m stuck ... ...Read More
    04/23/2023

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