Christopher Smith

Missing
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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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    Victim Details

    Sep 21, 2021

    Mar 08, 2024

    Christopher

    Smith

    45

    31

    72 inches

    185 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jun 04, 2010

    Laguna Beach

    California

    Orange County

    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

    Brown

    Green

    Green

    09/24/2024


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