Judy Eileen Smith was 26 when she vanished from Chico, California. She was last seen November 3, 1988, possibly heading to a job in Oroville or to Quincy. Her roommate reported her missing ten days later on November 12. Smith left behind all her personal belongings, including clothing, makeup, and her purse — actions described as highly uncharacteristic — and foul play is suspected.

She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features include two moles on the left side of her face, scars on her chin and left leg, a gap between her front teeth, and a previously fractured wrist. At disappearance she wore a t-shirt, blue Levi’s jeans, gray and white low-top shoes, a gold Timex watch, and a gold necklace with the letter J.

No substantial leads have emerged and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information. If anyone knew Judy, saw her on November 3, 1988, or has information about her movements around Chico, Oroville, or Quincy, please come forward.