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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9112) and 5 other sources
Amelia Martinez Smith, 51, went missing on February 3, 2000, from Weatherford, Texas, under suspicious circumstances. She was last seen leaving her job at a taxi company in Irving, Texas, around 10:00 p.m., after which she presumably returned to her trailer home in Weatherford. Early the next morning, at approximately 4:00 a.m., her home was found engulfed in flames. Additionally, investigators discovered that someone had attempted to set fire to her vehicle, which was located nearby.

Although the fire completely destroyed her home, no remains were found, and there was no immediate evidence that Amelia had been inside during the fire. Authorities suspect foul play in her disappearance, as arson was involved, and extensive searches in the area yielded no clues to her whereabouts.

Over the years, investigators have considered several leads, including a possible connection to Jeffrey Allan Maxwell, a man later convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a woman under similar circumstances. However, no direct link between Maxwell and Amelia has been established. Amelia’s case remains unsolved, and she has not been heard from since that night in February 2000.

Last Seen: Feb 3, 2000

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Jacksboro, Texas
UP10893 • Found Jun 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 78%87 lb vs 111–120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sherman, Texas
UP16315 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 111–120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.