The person at the center of this case
Gregory Dewayne Smith
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2019
Missing Person: Gregory Dewayne Smith
Justice for Gregory Dewayne Smith — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Smith leave the botanical garden area on foot in October weather carrying gym bags? What was his destination and purpose?
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timeline
Lead #2Why was there a 16-day gap between his last sighting on October 22 and when he was reported missing on November 7?
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evidence
Lead #3Smith was carrying several gym-style bags when last seen—what was in them and has anything been recovered?
Gregory Dewayne Smith, a 61-year-old man, was last seen on October 22, 2019, at 8:27 PM near the Georgeson Botanical Garden on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, stating he was heading to Murphy Dome Road before walking toward Sheep Creek. He was reported missing over two weeks later on November 7, 2019, and remains unaccounted for. The circumstances of his disappearance and his current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about his movements that evening or sightings in the Fairbanks area.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Smith walking toward Murphy Dome Road or Sheep Creek that evening, or in the following days?
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clue
Lead #5What prompted the officer interaction at the botanical garden, and what additional details did that officer provide about Smith's demeanor and stated intentions?
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NamUs case MP67283. Missing person: Gregory Dewayne Smith.
Last known contact: 2019-10-22 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, AK. Circumstances: Gregory Smith was reported missing on 11-07-2019 at 1053 hours.
He was last seen 10-22-2019 at 2027 hours by the Georgeson Botanical Garden on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. He told an officer that he was on his way to Murphy Dome Road and then left on foot towards Sheep Creek.
Demographics: 61 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Carrying several gym style bags No hat No gloves; Clothing: Hooded tan Carhart style coat Tan winter bib overalls; Footwear: Black winter boots. Investigating agency: University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department | UF19000812 | 2019-11-07.
Timeline of Events
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2019-10-22
20:27Last Sighting
Gregory Smith was last seen at Georgeson Botanical Garden on UAF campus. He stated he was heading to Murphy Dome Road and then left on foot toward Sheep Creek.
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2019-11-07
10:53Reported Missing
Gregory Smith was reported missing to University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department, over two weeks after his last known contact.
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Case Information
Incident:October 22, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 22, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9074747721
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