Gloria Smith

Missing
Case Description
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Gloria Smith, an 8-year-old girl from Fayetteville, North Carolina, went missing on June 25, 1988, while vacationing with family in Oak Island. She was last seen wading in waist-deep water near the Kings Lynn Drive area. The search for Gloria began when her 16-year-old stepsister, who had been watching her, fell asleep on the beach. Upon waking, the stepsister discovered Gloria was missing. Despite extensive efforts by rescue teams and investigators, Gloria was never found, and no evidence surfa ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 25, 1988
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    Victim Details

    Jan 30, 2022

    Dec 20, 2023

    Gloria

    Smith

    44

    8

    48 inches

    60 lbs

    Asian

    Female

    Jun 25, 1988

    Oak Island

    North Carolina

    Brunswick County

    28465

    No

    112317

    Oak Island Police Department

    Oak Island

    North Carolina

    Brunswick County

    28465

    Mike Oxford

    Lieutenant

    4621 East Oak Island Drive, North Carolina

    9102785595

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.oakislandnc.gov/government/police-department

    1988-06-25

    Oak Island Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    10/01/2024


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    Has there been any updates or developments in this case recently, or has it gone cold? It's concerni... ...Read More
    10/27/2023
    Does anyone know if Gloria Smith has any distinguishing marks or tattoos that might help in identify... ...Read More
    07/24/2023
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