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Oliver Monroe Smith, an 81-year-old retired U.S. Army Colonel, was last seen on April 10, 1996, at his home in Columbus, Georgia. Smith informed his wife that he was heading to their backyard in the Oakland Park area to plant zinnias and would return shortly. However, he never came back. His wallet was left on the kitchen table, and despite a thorough search, he has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Smith was in good physical and mental health, and he ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 10, 1996
Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Aug 01, 2024

Oliver

Smith

109

81

64 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 10, 1996

Columbus

Georgia

Muscogee County

No

127

123105

Columbus Police Department

Columbus

Georgia

Muscogee County

31901

Kyle Tuggle

Sergeant, Professional Standards

510 10th Street, Georgia

7066533205

Local

Law Enforcement

96008911

Columbus Police Department

4849

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

11/13/2025


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