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Robert Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Chicago, Indiana on Oct 25, 2000

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Oct 28, 2022

Robert

Smith

42

16

64 inches

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 25, 2000

East Chicago

Indiana

Lake County

46312

26962

East Chicago Police Department

East Chicago

Indiana

Lake County

46312

2301 East Columbus Drive, Indiana

2193918450

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.eastchicago.com/233/Police

00-9854

Oct 17, 2000

East Chicago Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6670) and 11 other sources
Robert William Smith, a 16-year-old from East Chicago, Indiana, has been missing since October 25, 2000. Known by his nickname "Bobby," Robert was last seen at his home, wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans. He has distinct physical features, including a scar on his right eyebrow, a scar from stitches on one of his arms, and a pierced left ear. Despite an initial investigation by the East Chicago Police Department, few details have surfaced about his whereabouts since that day.

Robert’s case has remained unsolved for over two decades, with little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. His family and investigators have made several attempts to find leads, but his case remains open and unresolved. Several agencies, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and NamUs, have kept his profile active in hopes of gathering new information that could lead to his recovery.

No confirmed sightings or significant developments have been reported, and the case remains one of the many unsolved disappearances in Indiana. His family continues to search for answers, and law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Oct 25, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • EPISODE 300: Robert Smith - The Vanished Podcast
  • Robert William Smith - The Charley Project
  • On October 25
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4759DMIN - Robert William Smith - Doe Network
  • Robert Smith – The Vanished Podcast - Podtail
  • Robert Smith missing since October 25, 2000 photo - PBase.com
  • Robert 'Bobby' Smith missing from East Chicago, IN since 2000
  • Bobby Smith | International Missing Persons Wiki
  • IN - IN - Robert William Smith, 16, East Chicago, 25 Oct 2000
  • Robert Smith - Chicago Police Torture Archive

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP348 • Found Jun 4, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 52%151 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
    UP138165 • Found Apr 16, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Gary, Indiana - unidentified case UP13137
    John Doe — Gary, Indiana
    UP13137 • Found Aug 21, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 77%140 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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