A Respected Figure in the Logging Industry

James Earl Smith Jr., a 31-year-old African American man from Indianapolis, Indiana, was a third-generation logger and the proprietor of S&S Logging, a family business established in 1965. Known for his commitment to environmental preservation, Smith Jr. implemented eco-friendly logging methods, earning him respect within the industry and his community.

The Disappearance

On November 1, 2005, James Smith Jr. was reported missing in Indianapolis. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts by law enforcement and his community, no significant leads have emerged in the nearly two decades since he vanished....Read More