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Gloria Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oak Island, North Carolina on Jun 25, 1988

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Jan 30, 2022

Dec 20, 2023

Gloria

Smith

46

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

07/08/2026


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On a summer day in June 1988, eight-year-old Gloria Kim Smith was on vacation with her family in Oak Island, North Carolina. Originally from Fayetteville, the family was enjoying their time near the Kings Lynn Drive area. Gloria, a young Asian girl with brown hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a white tank top and blue shorts. She was playing in waist-deep water under the supervision of her 16-year-old stepsister. The day took a tragic turn when her stepsister reportedly fell asleep on t ...
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Last Seen: Jun 25, 1988

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