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Frank Ray Santmyer Jr., a 24-year-old from Ellicott City, Maryland, was last seen on December 2, 1977. At the time of his disappearance, Santmyer was facing drug-related charges after being arrested with two other men at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport for possession of 10 ounces of cocaine. Despite being involved in legal trouble, Santmyer disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and authorities believe he may have been killed during a robbery, possibly in a shootout.
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Last Seen: Dec 02, 1977
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Last Seen: Dec 02, 1977
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Aug 01, 2024
Frank
Santmyer, Jr.
71
24
69 inches
168 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 02, 1977
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore County
21235
No
209
7255
Howard County Police Department
Ellicott City
Maryland
Howard County
21043
Nick DeCarlo
Detective
3410 Court House Drive, Maryland
4103133200
County
Law Enforcement
77-34775
1977-12-07
Howard County Police Department
6762
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/24/2025
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Has anyone considered the possibility that Frank Santmyer Jr. went into hiding or witness protection... ...Read More
03/24/2024
03/24/2024
I’ve been digging into Frank Santmyer Jr.’s case, and something just doesn't add up about the ro... ...Read More
09/07/2023
09/07/2023
I recently came across the case of Frank Ray Santmyer Jr. while researching cold cases, and somethin... ...Read More
06/01/2023
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