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 did Trent's regular walking route through the river bottom near the Salt River Indian Community become a point of concern, and were there any hazards or incidents reported in that area?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other patrons or staff at CJ's Coyote Bar who witnessed Trent's departure or noticed anything unusual that night?
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clue
Lead #3Has the river bottom area been thoroughly searched given Trent's regular familiarity with the route and potential dangers?
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 regularly traveled. Despite decades of investigation by the Salt River Police Department, his fate remains unknown and no contact has been made with family since his disappearance.
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evidence
Lead #4What investigation was conducted regarding his blue jeans, corduorum jacket, and blue flannel jacket—were these items ever recovered?
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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 Seen Leaving Bar
Trent was last seen by a relative leaving CJ's Coyote Bar in Mesa, Arizona on November 25, 1995
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1996-01-11
Case Reported to NamUs
Salt River Police Department formally documented the missing person case (MP83559)
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1995
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1995
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Phone: 4803627740
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