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Ryhem Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Aug 20, 2018

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Victim Details

Oct 25, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Ryhem

Smith

32

24

66 inches

138 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 20, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90047

No

121137

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

181223325

Sep 23, 2018

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

4717

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96688) and 2 other sources
Ryhem Smith, 24, was last seen on August 20, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. His case remains unresolved, and little information has been made publicly available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Smith has a history of legal troubles, including arrests related to theft, receiving stolen property, and other offenses dating back to 2015. Despite these prior legal issues, his disappearance is considered a missing person case, and there have been no significant updates regarding his whereabouts since he went missing.

The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities to help resolve the case.
Last Seen: Aug 20, 2018

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  • Ruthey Smith: A family's struggle to find a young mother - NewsNation
  • Christopher Ryan Smith - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California - unidentified case UP119420
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP119420 • Found Feb 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 20%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137921 • Found Dec 10, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–60 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 94%100–120 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP132302
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP132302 • Found Aug 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP99013 • Found Nov 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 45%185–200 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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