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Franklin James Smart

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-01-13T22:54:39.2

2026-01-15T15:35:48.643

154132

UCP154132

55890

Franklin

James

Smart

Black / African American

Multiple

Male

12/01/2025

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90006

No

49339

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

LISA BRANSON

MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR, Notifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

https://me.lacounty.gov/

2025-18730

2026-01-13

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

07/28/2026


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Namus ID UCP154132 documents the unclaimed person case of Franklin James Smart, a male individual found deceased in Los Angeles, California, on December 1, 2025. The circumstances began when the property manager of his residence requested a welfare check after realizing he had not seen Mr. Smart for approximately three months. Concerned for his wellbeing, the manager contacted authorities at around 1100 hours.

Responding officers were provided a spare key to access the apartment. Upon e...
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Date Found: 12/01/2025

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