Sage Smith Murdered in Charlottesville, Virginia age 19

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A Transwoman disappears after meeting up with date
On November 20, 2012, 19-year-old Sage Smith, a transgender woman, disappeared under mysterious circumstances in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sage was last seen walking near the Amtrak station on West Main Street around 6:30 p.m. She had been planning to meet a man named Erik McFadden, whom she had met online and had been in contact with for several weeks. However, Sage never returned home, and she was reported missing two days later after failing to attend Thanksgiving dinner.

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Victim Details

name

Sage Smith

Case Added

June 1, 2023

gender

Female

race

African-American / Black

city

Charlottesville

state

VA

Date of Death

2012-11-20

Date of Birth

1992-12-13

Distinguishing Characteristics

Sage is a transgender woman who had long hair worn in braids at the time of her disappearance. Sage has her ears and an eyebrow pierced.

Has Reward

true

Reward Amount

$20,000.00

Age at Death

19

Case Number

201207351

namus_number

MP18608

ncmec_number

1207898

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Sage Smith

First Name

Sage

Last Name

Smith

relationship

Victim

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Brown

height

5'8 to 5'11

weight

130 lbs

Last Updated

10/07/2024

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Sage Smith
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