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Jerry Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Poughquag, New York on Oct 3, 2004

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Jerry

Smith

84

62

71 inches

73 inches

123 lbs

143 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 3, 2004

Poughquag

New York

Dutchess County

6642

Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

Poughkeepsie

New York

Dutchess County

12601

150 North Hamilton Street, New York

8454863800

County

Law Enforcement

04-9617

Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

5539

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP749) and 5 other sources
Jerry Smith, a 62-year-old man from Poughquag, New York, went missing on October 3, 2004. He was last seen around 1:00 p.m. in the backyard of his residence, located at a facility for disabled veterans on Greenhaven Road. Jerry suffers from schizophrenia and was without his necessary medication at the time, leading to concerns about his ability to function without it.

On the day of his disappearance, Jerry was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white socks, a Yankees cap, tan boots, and possibly a silver Rolex watch. Despite searches, he has never been heard from again. Authorities suspect he may have passed away, though his body has never been found, and the details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. His case is still listed as open, with investigators continuing to seek information that could help resolve his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 3, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP749
  • Jerry Smith - The Charley Project
  • 6412DMNY - Jerry Smith - Doe Network
  • Jerry Smith - Pinterest
  • Dover Plains man went missing from psych center 27 years ago

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5685
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5685 • Found Oct 23, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 97%158 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 85%166 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
    John Doe — New York
    UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 50–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10565
    John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey
    UP10565 • Found Feb 13, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 50–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%57 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5569
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5569 • Found Dec 18, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 85%166 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5635
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5635 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5631
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5631 • Found Sep 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 52%185 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 97%158 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
    John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
    UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%44 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 81%169 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP12774
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP12774 • Found Jan 14, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 87%101 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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