The person at the center of this case
Shay Smith
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
Missing Person: Shay Smith
Justice for Shay Smith — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why has Shay's body never been recovered from Carter Lake despite the drowning theory?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses present at Carter Lake or in Berthoud on July 15, 2006?
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location
Lead #3What specific circumstances led investigators to suspect Carter Lake as the incident location?
Shay Smith, a 2-year-old boy, went missing on July 15, 2006, in Berthoud, Colorado, with circumstances suggesting he may have drowned in Carter Lake. Despite extensive search efforts, his body has never been recovered and the case remains unsolved. Anyone with information about Shay's disappearance or potential sightings is urged to contact the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4What search efforts were conducted and what evidence was collected during the initial investigation?
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NamUs case MP154512. Missing person: Shay Smith.
Last known contact: 2006-07-15 in Berthoud, Larimer, CO. Circumstances: Shay Smith was reported missing on July 15, 2006.
He may have drowned in Carter Lake, but has never been seen since. Demographics: 2 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 2 ft 4 in, 25 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Larimer County Sheriff's Office | 06-4782.
Timeline of Events
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2006-07-15
Shay Smith reported missing
2-year-old Shay Smith was reported missing on July 15, 2006, in Berthoud, Larimer County, Colorado.
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2006-07-15
Last known contact
Last known contact with Shay Smith on July 15, 2006, in Berthoud, Colorado.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 2006
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 2006
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9704987000
You can remain anonymous