The person at the center of this case
Trent Dudley Smith
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Trent Dudley Smith
Justice for Trent Dudley Smith — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why was the river bottom route through the Salt River Indian Community area chosen for investigation focus? Were there known hazards or prior incidents in that area?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the relative who last saw Trent leaving the bar? What was their detailed account of his condition and direction of travel?
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timeline
Lead #3What activities or interactions occurred at CJ's Coyote bar on November 25, 1995 that might explain Trent's departure?
Trent Dudley Smith, a 46-year-old American Indian male, disappeared on November 25, 1995, after leaving CJ's Coyote bar in Mesa, Arizona near the Salt River Indian Community. He was last seen by a relative walking home through the river bottom area, a route he frequently traveled. Despite nearly three decades, no contact has been made with his family and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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evidence
Lead #4Were any personal belongings, clothing, or remains ever discovered in the river bottom or surrounding areas?
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NamUs case MP83559. Missing person: Trent Dudley Smith.
Last known contact: 1995-11-25 in Mesa, Maricopa, AZ. Circumstances: Trent Dudley Smith was last seen 11/25/1995 leaving a bar named CJ's Coyote bar in Mesa, AZ.
This bar was very close to the Salt River Indian Community. He was familiar with walking to and from the bar.
His path generally went through the river bottom bordering the community. He was last seen by a relative leaving the bar on the 11/25/1995.
No contact has been made to family from Trent. Demographics: 46 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 230 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Trent’s clothing when last seen were blue jeans, corduroy jacket, and a blue flannel jacket..
Investigating agency: Salt River Police Department | 1996-960225 | 1996-01-11.
Timeline of Events
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1995-11-25
Last Sighting
Trent Dudley Smith was last seen leaving CJ's Coyote bar in Mesa, Arizona by a relative. He was wearing blue jeans, a corduroy jacket, and a blue flannel jacket.
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1996-01-11
Case Reported
Salt River Police Department officially documented the missing person case (MP83559).
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1995
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1995
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Phone: 4803627740
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