The person at the center of this case
Shay Smith
Missing Person · Open
19 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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evidence
Lead #1Why has Shay Smith's body never been found if he drowned in Carter Lake? What search efforts were conducted?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses present at Carter Lake on July 15, 2006, who could provide details about what happened?
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clue
Lead #3What specific circumstances led investigators to suspect drowning in Carter Lake rather than other possibilities?
Shay Smith, a 2-year-old boy, went missing on July 15, 2006, in Berthoud, Colorado. He may have drowned in Carter Lake, but his body has never been recovered despite extensive search efforts. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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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 occurred on July 15, 2006, in Berthoud.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 2006
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 2006
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9704987000
You can remain anonymous