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Gerald Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Nov 05, 2015

Victim Details

Jun 06, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Gerald

Smith

60

50

70 inches

73 inches

175 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 05, 2015

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

No

37467

Charleston Police Department

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

25301

TJ Crowder

Detective

501 Virginia Street East, West Virginia

3043486480

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.charlestonwvpolice.org/contact.html

I 15110526

2015-11-06

Charleston Police Department

na

Brown

Green

Green

08/03/2026


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Gerald Smith, a 50-year-old man from Charleston, West Virginia, was reported missing on November 5, 2015. Known for his friendly demeanor and strong ties to his community, Gerald’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among his family and friends. He was last seen in the Charleston area, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing left loved ones deeply anxious and searching for answers.

In the days following his disappearance, family and friends mobilized to search for G ...
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