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Luther Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Jul 04, 1991

Victim Details

Nov 23, 2009

Mar 25, 2024

Luther

Smith

90

55

72 inches

73 inches

230 lbs

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 04, 1991

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

7700

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

William Andersen

Detective

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

20428027

1992-07-23

Phoenix Police Department

7711

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/04/2026


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Smith was last seen in the vicinity of east Indian School Road and north 20th Street in Phoenix, Arizona on the afternoon of July 4, 1991. He was driving a green 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit with the Arizona license plate number GXT001 at the time. He has never been heard from again and his vehicle is also missing.

The day of his disappearance, Smith's girlfriend got a phone call from her ex-boyfriend, who said he "got" Smith. This statement has never been confirmed. Foul play ...
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Last Seen: Jul 04, 1991

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