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Mark Hamilton Smith, age 39, was last seen on March 1, 1992, at his father�s house in Springfield, Oregon. His disappearance has left authorities and his family puzzled, as few clues have emerged since he vanished. Mark's case, which remains unsolved, is categorized as a missing person under suspicious circumstances, especially considering that his father, Claude Robert Smith, also passed away shortly after Mark's disappearance.

Smith�s last known location was his father's residence in ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 01, 1992

Victim Details

Jun 02, 2014

Jan 08, 2024

Mark

Smith

71

39

70 inches

72 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the quiet city of Springfield, Oregon, a family's life was forever altered in the early spring of 1992. On March 1st of that year, 39-year-old Mark Hamilton Smith was last seen at his father's home located at 2529 Debra Drive. It was a day that began like any other, but would end with Mark's inexplicable disappearance, leaving behind a void of information and a family grasping for answers. At the time he went missing, Mark was a man with blue eyes and was described as having a moustache or beard. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are sparse, creating a puzzling case for law enforcement from the very beginning. The investigation into Mark's disappearance was handled by the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, details about what might have led to him vanishing have remained elusive for decades. The official record states simply that he was last seen at his father's residence. His father, Claude Robert Smith, has since passed away, taking with him any potential insights he may have held about his son's last known day. Over the years, the case grew cold, with few leads to pursue. The lack of witnesses or any clear indication of his state of mind has left investigators with a frustratingly blank canvas. The case of Mark Hamilton Smith is a somber reminder of the enduring pain that accompanies the unknown. Decades have passed since he was last seen, and his file remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. Information regarding what he was wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him is not publicly available, adding another layer of mystery to his story. The official missing persons report was not created until June 2, 2014, over two decades after he was last seen, highlighting the complexities and potential delays that can occur in such investigations. With no new information, the disappearance of Mark Hamilton Smith remains an unresolved and poignant cold case in Lane County.

Mar 01, 1992

Springfield

Oregon

Lane County

97477

No

2260

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

DJ Mann

Sergeant

125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon

5416824150

County

Law Enforcement

14-5130

2014-08-08

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Blue

Blue

05/29/2026


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