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Dora Ruth Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Florence, Alabama on Apr 24, 1977

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Dora

Ruth Smith

96

47

Unknown inches

White

Female

Apr 24, 1977

Florence

Alabama

Florence

Florence Police Department

06/27/2026

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In the quiet town of Florence, Alabama, the spring of 1977 was marked by the perplexing disappearance of 47-year-old Dora Ruth Smith. From her residence in the 400 block of Weakly Street, she vanished during the night of April 24, leaving behind a life and a family without a trace. Her husband was the last person to report seeing her, recounting a strange and abrupt departure. According to him, Dora left their home clad only in a nightgown, stepping out into the night and getting into a lime gre ...
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Last Seen: Apr 24, 1977

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