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Patricia Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lumberton, North Carolina on Jul 15, 1995

Victim Details

Aug 29, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Patricia

Smith

60

29

65 inches

67 inches

100 lbs

110 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jul 15, 1995

Lumberton

North Carolina

Robeson County

28358

No

129054

Lumberton Police Department

Lumberton

North Carolina

Robeson County

28358

Ronald Chavis

Sergeant

1305 Godwin Avenue, North Carolina

9106713845

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.lumbertonnc.gov/172/Police

95-20995

Jan 17, 1995

Lumberton Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP107641) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1995, a family in Lumberton, North Carolina, experienced a profound and lasting sense of loss. Patricia Ann Smith, a 29-year-old mother, vanished from her home, leaving behind a life and loved ones who continue to seek answers. On July 15th of that year, Patricia's sister returned from a cookout to discover that Patricia was gone. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Black / African American female, standing between 5'5' and 5'7' tall and weighing between 100 and 110 pounds. She had black hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive scar over her left eye. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a white shirt and black shorts.

The circumstances surrounding Patricia's disappearance remain unclear, adding to the distress of her family. The simple and abrupt nature of her vanishing from her own home has left a void in the lives of those she knew. The report of her disappearance was officially filed with the Lumberton Police Department, initiating an investigation that has spanned decades. Despite the passage of time, the case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for her family and community.

Over the years, the investigation into Patricia Ann Smith's disappearance has continued, though the details of these efforts are not widely publicized. The lack of resolution has meant that her family has had to endure years of uncertainty and grief. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, and the enduring impact these events have on their families. The overview of Patricia's case is one of sudden absence and a search for answers that has persisted for years, highlighting the ongoing pain experienced by a family left without closure.
Last Seen: Jul 15, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Patricia Ann Smith - Obituary - Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc.
  • About Us - Lumberton NC
  • Suspect arrested in murder of missing Abilene woman believed ...
  • Patricia Smith - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sutherlin, Virginia - unidentified case UP6247
    Jane Doe — Sutherlin, Virginia
    UP6247 • Found Jul 1, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 67%139 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Goldsboro, North Carolina - unidentified case UP2837
    Jane Doe — Goldsboro, North Carolina
    UP2837 • Found Jun 8, 2002
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 0%36 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Raeford, North Carolina
    UP133444 • Found Oct 24, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Pembroke, North Carolina
    UP6657 • Found Oct 2, 2004
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen

    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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