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Christopher Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laguna Beach, California on Jun 04, 2010

Victim Details

Sep 21, 2021

Mar 08, 2024

Christopher

Smith

47

31

72 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 04, 2010

Laguna Beach

California

Orange County

Laguna Beach

No

107537

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

11-144185

2011-08-17

Orange County Sheriff's Department

na

Brown

Green

Green

yes

07/18/2026


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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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  • Ed Shin Posed as Dead Business Partner Chris Smith | Crime News
  • Christopher Ryan Smith | State of California - Department of Justice
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