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On October 23, 2016, the body of Francis David Smith-Jr was discovered, marking the beginning of a challenging case for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office – Coroner Division. Mr. Smith's remains were found in Watsonville, California, and his passing was recorded at the Watsonville Community Hospital. He had been a resident of Santa Cruz County for approximately 31 years, making his home in this community, yet remaining largely unknown in terms of personal connections.
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Date Found: 10/23/2016
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Date Found: 10/23/2016
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118180
UCP118180
44997
Francis
David
Smith Jr
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
10/23/2016
Watsonville
California
Santa Cruz County
95076
No
41016
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California
8314547792
County
Coroner
16-08466
2016-10-23
Brown
Blue
Blue
12/02/2025
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