Rita Jean Smith

Unclaimed

Rita Jean Smith's case remains one of the unresolved mysteries of Des Moines, Iowa, where her body was discovered on October 11, 2006. Identified under NamUs ID: UCP407, her unclaimed status persists despite efforts from local authorities. Found lifeless at her residence by the apartment manager, Rita’s history paints a picture of struggles tied to chronic ethanol abuse. Having recently relocated from Kansas City, her records in Des Moines consistently refer to her as a homeless individual, ad ...Read More
Date Found: 10/11/2006

Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP407