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Ronald Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Jul 10, 2014

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Victim Details

Jun 5, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

Ronald

Smith

58

46

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 10, 2014

Ventura

California

Ventura County

No

144380

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

Erik Hernandez

Detective

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

23-26654

Feb 28, 2023

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP123479) and 3 other sources
Ronald Kevin Smith, a 46-year-old man from Ventura, California, was last seen on July 10, 2014. Standing 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Ronald was reported missing under unclear circumstances. Despite efforts by law enforcement, few details about his disappearance have emerged, and there have been no significant leads in the years since he went missing.

Smith did not have a known history of disappearing, and his case remains unsolved. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, and his case is still open. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.

This case remains one of the unsolved missing persons cases being monitored by California's Department of Justice.
Last Seen: Jul 10, 2014

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP123479 | NamUs
  • Investigators “Closer” to Arrest in Death of Fox Exec
  • [XML] https://pacer.uscourts.gov/file-case/court-cmecf-lookup/data.xml

    • 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 — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%198 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 46
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 50–65 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 55–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%180–190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"

    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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