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Franklin James Smart

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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 ...Read More
Date Found: 12/01/2025
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP154132
    • 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

    01/20/2026


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