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Hazel Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Atlanta, Georgia on Feb 5, 1993

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Mar 19, 2024

Hazel

Smith

73

40

61 inches

148 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Feb 5, 1993

Atlanta

Georgia

Fulton County

6614

Atlanta Police Department

Atlanta

Georgia

Fulton County

30303

226 Peachtree Street, SW, Georgia

4045464235

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.atlantapd.org/about-apd/phone-directory

Atlanta Police Department

4594

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP716) and 6 other sources
Hazel Ruth Smith was a 40-year-old woman at the time she vanished in Atlanta, Georgia. Her last confirmed sighting was on February 5, 1993, when she was seen walking near the 1900 block of Baker Road northwest. On the day she went missing, she was reportedly wearing a beige shirt, beige pants, and tennis shoes. Smith is described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'1' and weighing approximately 148 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Hazel Ruth Smith's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. After she was last seen on that winter day in 1993, she has not been heard from or seen again. The area where she was last seen is situated between the Center Hill and Grove Park neighborhoods on the west side of Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department is the investigating agency responsible for her case.

Over three decades have passed since Hazel Ruth Smith disappeared, and her case has grown cold with the passage of time. The lack of significant leads or any new information has left her family and community without answers. The investigation into what happened to her remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to uncover the truth. The case is a somber reminder of a life interrupted, a woman who seemingly vanished without a trace from a busy city street, leaving behind only questions and an enduring sense of loss for those who knew her.
Last Seen: Feb 5, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • 922DFGA - Hazel Ruth Smith - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP716
  • Hazel Ruth Smith - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person's Spotlight, Hazel Ruth Smith - Facebook
  • Missing Hazel Ruth Smith age 40 Atlanta, Georgia February 5, 1993 ...
  • Hazel Ruth Smith Missing Person Flyer | Atlanta, GA - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP656
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP656 • Found Sep 20, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 26%88 lb vs 148 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP625
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP625 • Found Aug 16, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP653
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP653 • Found Apr 21, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 96%130 lb vs 148 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP154161 • Found Sep 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'1"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Decatur, Georgia - unidentified case UP111977
    Jane Doe — Decatur, Georgia
    UP111977 • Found Nov 17, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'1"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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