LA LA - James Smith, 22, Harvey, 6 Sept 1991

[Kat]

The Doe Network:
Case File 258DMLA

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/258dmla.html

James Cary Smith
Missing since September 6, 1991 from Harvey, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Classification: Endangered Missing


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Vital Statistics

•Date Of Birth: April 24, 1969
•Age at Time of Disappearance: 22 years old
•Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8; 160 pounds
•Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; hazel eyes.
•Clothing: Smith was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.


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Circumstances of Disappearance

Smith was last seen at approximately 11:00 AM on September 6, 1991. He was leaving his Harvey, Louisiana home at the time to walk to a public bus stop two blocks from his residence. Smith was supposed to take the bus to the University Of New Orleans; he never arrived and has not been seen nor heard from again.


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Investigators

If you have any information concerning Smith's whereabouts, please contact:
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
504-832-2300
You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency.

NCIC Number: M-514907350
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile_mp.php?id=277

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/s/smith2_james.html

https://www.findthemissing.org/cases/4205/1/
NamUs Profile:
Dental: Available to be entered later.
DNA: Initial inquiry underway
Fingerprints: NA

Given how common James' first name and surname are, it's impossible to find archived articles. I'm sorry.

James has been missing almost 19 years. Come home soon.

 

[KateB]

James is also listed on the JPSO website Cold Cases section. This doesn't seem to be recorded on any of the other sites for him.

"James was last seen on September 6th, 1991 in the 2000 block of Friendship Dr., Harvey, Louisiana."
http://www.jpso.com/Missing/MissingPerson.aspx?id=55

http://goo.gl/maps/fVS87

His NamUs entry is updated. DNA & dentals are now available.

To update Kat's message: James has been missing almost 22 years. Come home soon.

 

[rainwater]

I was looking at Louisiana MP pages and found this MP: James Cary Smith
http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=277

Height, hair color (brown) match the "new" reconstruction of Jason on the Namus page. Eyes are listed as hazel. He went missing in 1991 at age 21/22 from Jefferson Parish. Jefferson Parish is the county (parish) next to New Orleans. The parish is divided into East Bank and West Bank, separated by the Mississippi River. Harvey is on the West Bank. James was going to catch the bus to New Orleans when he disappeared. James seems to have the high broad forehead that the new Jason recon has. He also has curly/wavy hair. Jason's nose shape seems similar to James, but I am not sure how to do a side by side comparison of Jason with James in thumbnails.

Please feel free to comment on this MP either way "possible as Jason" or "no way".

What I don't understand is why the info on Jason's eye and hair color changed so dramatically from blond-brown to brown hair and from blue eyes to brown. I know the red in his hair was some sort of colorant.

 

[reasonableguess]

Looks good. Submit him.


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[rainwater]

I am also thinking about submitting Shawn Hale, although Shawn is listed at 6 feet tall and Jason is listed as 5'8. The resemblance between Shawn and Jason in the morphed photos is stunning, but that 5'8 is listed on Jason's NAMUS page as "measured", which I interpret as they are positive Jason was 5'8".
If it stated "estimated" for Jason, I would be more sure about submitting Shawn.

 

[dotr]

Bumping, suggested James on the Lyle Stevik thread - just in case.

 

[YaYa_521]

James Cary Smith - LA Repository for Unidentified & Missing People
James Cary Smith – The Charley Project
258DMLA - James Cary Smith

258DMLA - James Cary Smith
Name: James Cary Smith
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 6, 1991
Location Last Seen: Harvey, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description
Date of Birth: April 24, 1969
Age: 22 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: A white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
Carey was last seen leaving his Harvey, LA home at approximately 11:00 a.m. on September 6, 1991. He was leaving home at the time to walk to a public bus stop two blocks from his residence. Smith was supposed to take the bus to the University of New Orleans. He never arrived and has not been seen nor heard from since.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective Derek Johnson
Agency Phone Number: (504) 363-5500
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: I-8396-91

NCIC Case Number: M-514907350
NamUs Case Number: 4205

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
LSU

 

[YaYa_521]

I'm not sure how accurate this is but the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office database lists his age as 38 when he went missing as opposed to 22 yo shown on the profiles linked above.
BBM

Missing Person

J.P.S.O. ITEM: I-08396-91

NAME: JAMES SMITH AGE: 38
RACE: WHITE SEX: MALE
HEIGHT: 5' 8" WEIGHT: 160
EYES: HAZEL HAIR: BROWN
DOB: 4/24/1969 COMPLEXION: FAIR
CLOTHING: WHITE T-SHIRT AND FADED BLUE JEANS
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS:
VEHICLE:
DETAILS:
JAmes was last seen on September 6th, 1991 in the 2000 block of Friendship Dr., Harvey, Louisiana.
Any Information Contact Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office,
Criminal Investigation Division (504) 364-5300
Missing Persons Division
725 MAPLE AVENUE
HARVEY, LA 70058

 

[CastlesBurning]

Bumping for James, now missing over 29 years

 

[spartanx]

I have the impression that he encountered some foul play before taking the bus, perhaps an enemy of the university or someone who had something against him, it could be drugs, a girl, etc. It's like another of the many cases that unfortunately will never be resolved.
rest in peace

 

[cenazoic]

DOB: 4/24/1969 COMPLEXION: FAIR
CLOTHING: WHITE T-SHIRT AND FADED BLUE JEANS
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS:
VEHICLE:
DETAILS:
JAmes was last seen on September 6th, 1991

He could not have been 38 in 1991 if he was born in 1969. He was 22 as originally reported- weird.

 

[Ciriii57]

I think someone offerred himma ride that day and he accepted. Someone he knew well enough to accept. I would guess someone else who lived nearby or passed by on their way to Uni perhaps...

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[dotr]

Missing Person

		J.P.S.O. ITEM:​	I-08396-91
		​
NAME:	JAMES SMITH	AGE:	38
RACE:	WHITE	SEX:	MALE
HEIGHT:	5' 8"	WEIGHT:	160
EYES:	HAZEL	HAIR:	BROWN
DOB:	4/24/1969	COMPLEXION:	FAIR
CLOTHING:​	WHITE T-SHIRT AND FADED BLUE JEANS
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS:​
	VEHICLE:​
DETAILS:
JAmes was last seen on September 6th, 1991 in the 2000 block of Friendship Dr., Harvey, Louisiana.

258DMLA - James Cary Smith

258DMLA - James Cary Smith​

Name: James Cary Smith
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 6, 1991
Location Last Seen: Harvey, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: April 24, 1969
Age: 22 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: A white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Carey was last seen leaving his Harvey, LA home at approximately 11:00 a.m. on September 6, 1991. He was leaving home at the time to walk to a public bus stop two blocks from his residence. Smith was supposed to take the bus to the University of New Orleans. He never arrived and has not been seen nor heard from since.