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Christopher Ryan Smith, a 31-year-old entrepreneur from Laguna Beach, California, was last seen on June 4, 2010. He co-owned an internet advertising company, 800Xchange, with his business partner, Edward Shin. The two were involved in a financial dispute over the company's ownership. Smith wanted out of the business, seeking $1 million for his share. However, rather than paying him, Shin murdered Smith in their San Juan Capistrano office and subsequently attempted to cover it up.
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Last Seen: Jun 04, 2010
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Last Seen: Jun 04, 2010
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Christopher
Smith
45
31
72 inches
185 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jun 04, 2010
Laguna Beach
California
Orange County
Laguna Beach
No
269
107537
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Santa Ana
California
Orange County
92703
550 North Flower Street, California
7146477000
County
Law Enforcement
11-144185
2011-08-17
Orange County Sheriff's Department
na
Brown
Green
Green
yes
11/23/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone here looked into the emails Edward Shin sent to Christopher Smith's family using Chris's ... ...Read More
12/30/2023
12/30/2023
I’ve been following the Christopher Ryan Smith case closely, and one detail that's always piqued m... ...Read More
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
Hey everyone,
I'm really interested in how Smith's family picked up on the inconsistencies in tho... ...Read More
05/30/2023
I'm really interested in how Smith's family picked up on the inconsistencies in tho... ...Read More
05/30/2023
