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Paul T. Smith

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Paul T. Smith

Case
#4815
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 13, 2026
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
21 years waiting ยท since 2005

Missing Person: Paul T. Smith

Justice for Paul T. Smith โ€” the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

Who were the friends Paul traveled with to St. Louis on February 5, 2005, and what was their account of that evening?

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location
Lead #2

Where specifically in St. Louis did Paul and his friends go that night, and were there any establishments or locations they visited?

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timeline
Lead #3

What time did Paul arrive in St. Louis, and when was he last definitively seen or heard from by any of his companions?

Paul T. Smith, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on February 5, 2005, after traveling from his home in Dittmer, Missouri to St. Louis with friends and has not been seen since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or conclusive evidence about what happened to him that evening. Anyone with information about Paul's whereabouts or activities on February 5, 2005, is urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Case
#4815
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 13, 2026
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

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contact
Lead #4

Has anyone reported contact with Paul since February 5, 2005, or any credible sightings in the years following his disappearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP26905. Missing person: Paul T.

Smith. Last known contact: 2005-02-05 in Dittmer, Jefferson, MO.

Circumstances: Paul lived in Dittmer, MO with his mother. She said he traveled to St Louis, MO on the evening of February 5, 2005 with a group of friends.

He has never been seen since. Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Silver Jersey; Clothing: White Long Sleeve Shirt with "Jim Bean" on Pocket; Clothing: Beige/Khaki Pants; Clothing: Brown Short Boots.

Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 05-010271 | 2005-02-08.

Timeline of Events

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2005-02-05
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Last Contact

Paul left Dittmer, MO with a group of friends to travel to St. Louis, MO. This was the last known contact with him.

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Case Information

Incident:February 5, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 16, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 5, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 16, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3142311212
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