JOHN WARREN SMITH, JR. |
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Alias/Nickname: |
Squeaky |
Date Missing: |
April 26, 1996 |
Age Missing: |
36 |
Date of Birth: |
September 5, 1958 |
Missing From: |
Santa Cruz, CA |
Height: |
6'0" |
Weight: |
165 lbs |
Hair Color: |
Brown |
Eye Color: |
Brown |
Gender: |
Male |
Race: |
White |
Identifying Characteristics: |
John usually wears jeans and short sleeve t-shirts. He has a tattoo of a Sun on his left upper arm and possible one other tattoo located elsewhere. John is very artistic and was known for his drawings, special woodwork, and beautiful carvings (photo of a carving at right). He may have been depressed and possibly suicidal at the time he went missing. |
Clothing/Jewelry: |
Green-brown pullover shirts, white T-shirt, blue jeans, athletic shoes. Gold chain necklace with matching gold bracelet, watch, ring on left hand. |
Circumstances of Disappearance: |
Unknown. Smith's vehicle was found abandoned in a mountain region in Santa Cruz, California located on Highway 9 at mile marker 26.86. All his personal belongings were inside, and there was no sign of Smith. His whereabouts are unknown and his case remains unsolved. |
Investigating Agency/Contact: |
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department: 831-454-2242 |
Case #: |
96-04782 |
NCIC #: |
M-927509803 |
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John usually wears jeans and short sleeve t-shirts. He has a tattoo of a Sun on his left upper arm and possible one other tattoo located elsewhere. John is very artistic and was known for his drawings, special woodwork, and beautiful carvings (photo of a carving at right). He may have been depressed and possibly suicidal at the time he went missing.