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Oliver Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbus, Georgia on Apr 10, 1996

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Aug 01, 2024

Oliver

Smith

111

81

64 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 10, 1996

Columbus

Georgia

Muscogee County

No

123105

Columbus Police Department

Columbus

Georgia

Muscogee County

31901

Kyle Tuggle

Sergeant, Professional Standards

510 10th Street, Georgia

7066533205

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.columbusga.gov/Police/

96008911

Columbus Police Department

4849

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/02/2026


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On the morning of April 10, 1996, in the Oakland Park neighborhood of Columbus, Georgia, 81-year-old Oliver Monroe Smith informed his wife that he was stepping into their backyard. His stated intention was to plant zinnias, a simple task that should have only taken a few minutes. However, he never returned and was never heard from again. Adding to the unsettling nature of his disappearance, he left his wallet behind on the kitchen table. At the time he went missing, he was wearing work clothes a ...
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Last Seen: Apr 10, 1996

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