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Clarence Smith Sr., also known by his nickname "Buddy," went missing on May 7, 1978, from Ferriday, Louisiana, at the age of 50. Smith was last seen claiming that police were chasing him. He ran into the nearby woods and has not been heard from since. Despite multiple investigations over the years, few details have emerged regarding his disappearance.
Smith's case remains unsolved, and information about his physical appearance is limited. He is described as an African American male with ...Read More
Last Seen: May 07, 1978
Smith's case remains unsolved, and information about his physical appearance is limited. He is described as an African American male with ...Read More
Last Seen: May 07, 1978
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Dec 22, 2009
Feb 07, 2019
Clarence
Smith, Sr.
96
50
60 inches
75 inches
100 lbs
200 lbs
Black / African American
Male
May 07, 1978
Ferriday
Louisiana
Concordia Parish
105
3431
Federal Bureau of Investigation - New Orleans Field Office
New Orleans
Louisiana
Orleans Parish
70126
2901 Leon C. Simon Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70126, Louisiana
5048163000
Federal
Law Enforcement
44-6563
Federal Bureau of Investigation - New Orleans Field Office
6764
Black
Brown
Brown
11/23/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
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08/13/2024
08/13/2024
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