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Gilbert Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jul 14, 1997

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Victim Details

Mar 1, 2012

Jun 29, 2023

Gilbert

Smith

71

42

70 inches

72 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 14, 1997

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77093

4143

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77030

1861 Old Spanish Trail, Texas

8329275000

County

Medical Examiner

https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Mar 1, 2012

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14076) and 4 other sources
Gilbert Smith, a 42-year-old man, was last heard from on July 14, 1997, in Houston, Texas. His last known contact was a phone call he made to his mother, after which he vanished without a trace. At the time of his disappearance, Smith was described as a white male, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing around 155 pounds, with brown hair. His case remains unsolved, and no significant clues have emerged about his whereabouts or the circumstances leading to his disappearance.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety and NamUs, continue to list Smith's case as open, hoping for new information or leads that could provide answers to his family. Despite ongoing efforts, his case remains one of many cold cases in Houston, where numerous individuals have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Last Seen: Jul 14, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14076 | NamUs
  • Cold Cases - City of San Antonio
  • 10 Years of Dateline: Missing in America - NBC News
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3558
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3558 • Found Feb 15, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–61 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 98%137 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP599
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP599 • Found Nov 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 74%202 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP1842 • Found Nov 23, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 30–40 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 70%115 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3646
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3646 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 60–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP609
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP609 • Found Jul 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 85%193 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 94%134 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 0%249 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP51409 • Found Jul 11, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 91%132 lb vs 155–165 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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