Found Deceased OK - Zachary Smith Sr., vehicle found abandoned, Osage County, 8 Dec 2024

[mlhenn]

Osage County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man last seen in Sand Springs.

www.fox23.com

OCSO said Zachary Paul Smith Sr. was last seen around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday at his home near Windridge Drive.

Smith's son said his father was experiencing a mental health crisis and left his home.

The family reported that Smith's vehicle was found abandoned near Dustin, Oklahoma.

 

[mlhenn]

Authorities urge public to contact OCSO with tips on missing man last seen in Sand Springs

TheOsage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) issued a missing person alert for Zachary Paul Smith.According to OCSO, Smith was last seen at his home at approximate

ktul.com

Mystery surrounding missing Sand Springs man continues to deepen

Zachary Smith Sr. disappeared on Dec. 8, and now multiple counties, including Osage, Okmulgee, and McIntosh, are looking into the peculiar circumstances of this case.

www.kjrh.com

Zachary Smith Sr. disappeared on Dec. 8, and now multiple counties, including Osage, Okmulgee, and McIntosh, are looking into the peculiar circumstances of this case.

His son said his dad went missing from Sand Springs, and his car was later found abandoned in Dustan, Oklahoma, along the Indian Nation Turnpike.

The family discovered numerous items scattered around his car, including some credit cards.

Adding to the mystery of this case, a box was later found tucked in some bushes in Okmulgee County.

It was filled with deeds and personal paperwork that belonged to the Smith family.

 

[swanniee11]

His FB Log into Facebook Odd post from 6 days ago

 

[tlcya]

His FB Log into Facebook Odd post from 6 days ago

I wonder if KHS turned up and why Zach was so concerned? Who is she to him, and is this post an indicator of what set him off into a mental health crisis, an inability to reach the woman mentioned?

 

[Elgana]

I wonder if KHS turned up and why Zach was so concerned? Who is she to him, and is this post an indicator of what set him off into a mental health crisis, an inability to reach the woman mentioned?

KHS is his wife according to FB.

 

[tlcya]

KHS is his wife according to FB.

thanks, so she is not reported missing. I wonder if they had a disagreement and she turned off phone or blocked him for a cooling down period and that is what prompted his mental health crisis. I hope they find him safe. Family sounds super worried. I notice the son appears to be the one speaking for the family and not KHS.

 

[Elgana]

thanks, so she is not reported missing. I wonder if they had a disagreement and she turned off phone or blocked him for a cooling down period and that is what prompted his mental health crisis. I hope they find him safe. Family sounds super worried. I notice the son appears to be the one speaking for the family and not KHS.

Yes, I was thinking along those lines too. Fingers crossed he's ok.

 

[Knox]

Eric Cullen is a well-known private investigator in the Tulsa area who owns Cullen Investigations.

2 News sat down with him to learn more about the process of sifting through the evidence currently spread throughout Oklahoma over five counties.

“What we will be doing is kind of two lanes, a dual role. We will be investigating whether or not there was any kind of foul play in this situation. That’s first. Just a close second and almost at the same time, we are going to start tomorrow an actual search of the area around his car. Here at day five, if indeed he did get himself into some trouble or he is hurt, it’s still possible that we could rescue him,” said Cullen.

A private search for Zach Smith Sr. on Dec. 13 in McIntosh County will begin at 7:30 AM.

Missing Sand Springs man's family hires investigator to sort through evidence from 5 counties

“Every time we get to one clue it kind of seems like it’s a dead end until the next one pops up. We are just holding onto these little bits of hope that he’s still out there somewhere."

www.kjrh.com

 

[mlhenn]

Missing man possibly spotted in Hartshorne on Tuesday

The Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office said missing Zachary Smith Jr. was possibly spotted in Hartshorne on Tuesday.

www.fox23.com

UPDATE (12/12/24) — The Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office said missing Zachary Smith Jr. was possibly spotted in Hartshorne on Tuesday.

PCSO said the possible last sighting of Smith was at a bar in Hartshorne.

PCSO said it is believed Smith is on foot, with no known destination.

 

[mlhenn]

Search for missing Sand Springs man continues

A search party was held for a missing Sand Springs man. FOX23 first reported Zachary Smith Sr. was last seen on Sunday.

www.fox23.com

Friday morning, Private Investigator Eric Cullen and his team began searching for any sign of Smith.

They searched an area near where Smith's car was found, at the Dustin exit off the Indian Nation Turnpike.

Cullen brought in dogs, drones and horses for the search

 

[mlhenn]

Search for missing Sand Springs man begins Friday in McIntosh Co.

Zach Smith Sr. has been missing for 6 days and now a search team will be looking for him near where his car was found.

www.kjrh.com

Now, investigators found clues about his disappearance in five counties, including Tulsa County, where he lives.

• Osage County: Where Smith was last seen
• McIntosh County: Smith’s car found here near the Indian Nation turnpike
• Hughes County: initial responders when car located
• Okmulgee County: A box of paperwork and personal belongings found
• McIntosh County: Passport found in Henryetta

 

[wendybtn]

Sounds like a man leaving his old self behind, possibly.

 

[mlhenn]

Terrain search begins for missing Sand Springs man

A terrain search for a missing man kicked off Friday morning in McIntosh County. Zach Smith Sr. disappeared December 8th from Sand Springs.

www.kjrh.com

Private investigator Eric Cullen is leading the search.

He said there was a glimmer of hope when the K-9 hit on something near where Smith’s car was found.

“At mile marker 94 where the car was found, the tracking dog started right inside the fence on the property which was just west where the car was found, and picked up a scent and headed north. But the scent went cold,” said Cullen.

 

[mlhenn]

Terrain search begins for missing Sand Springs man

A terrain search for a missing man kicked off Friday morning in McIntosh County. Zach Smith Sr. disappeared December 8th from Sand Springs.

www.kjrh.com

After searching for hours, Cullen said the team will now turn their attention to Smith’s vehicle.

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for Smith’s car.

“His car is going to be digitally and forensically checked today. Tracking, cameras, car play, anything to see if we can discover anything from that. Law enforcement is taking care of that,” said Cullen.

“They are going to get the key to the car, and they are going to try and pull footage from the car. I guess the cars have cameras in them and they can try to find evidence that he was in the car or whoever was in the car,” said Smith.

Mystery surrounding missing Sand Springs man continues to deepen

Zachary Smith Sr. disappeared on Dec. 8, and now multiple counties, including Osage, Okmulgee, and McIntosh, are looking into the peculiar circumstances of this case.

www.kjrh.com

His car

 

[mlhenn]

Searching for clues | Missing Sand Springs man's phone, wallet found

"At this point, unless he had another phone, another means of payment, another means of identification... his wallet’s missing, his phone, his key fob, he’s out of gas, it’s concerning for sure.”

www.kjrh.com

2 News sat down with private investigator Eric Cullen to discuss any new updates in this case.

He tells me they have received several tips to their company line, and while a tip is great, Cullen said proof of life is even better.

Investigators got a search warrant for Smith’s car. However, Cullen said the data did not reveal anything significant.

But then, on Dec. 15, a few more clues were discovered in this case.

“On Sunday night, late, Zach Smith Jr. found Zach Smith Sr.’s phone, wallet, and key fob directly to the east of where the Corvette was found,” said Cullen.

 

[haggis]

Very strange. That news report says evidence has been found across five counties:

Missing Sand Springs man's family hires investigator to sort through evidence from 5 counties

“Every time we get to one clue it kind of seems like it’s a dead end until the next one pops up. We are just holding onto these little bits of hope that he’s still out there somewhere."

www.kjrh.com

 

[Tricia]

Dear Websleuths members and guests.
Let's keep those awful, obnoxious advertisements off of Websleuths.
You can help by becoming a subscriber to DNA Solves.com. Even 5 or 10 dollars a month would make a difference.
Those ads made me sick to my stomach, but they were necessary. Now, we can keep them off Websleuths.
Find out how you can become a subscriber to DNA Solves.com by CLICKING HERE.
Do not comment on this thread. CLICK HERE to ask questions and to learn more

 

[mlhenn]

View this content on Instagram

View this content on Instagram

 

[wendybtn]

Mystery surrounding missing Sand Springs man continues to deepen

Zachary Smith Sr. disappeared on Dec. 8, and now multiple counties, including Osage, Okmulgee, and McIntosh, are looking into the peculiar circumstances of this case.

www.kjrh.com

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Missing Sand Springs man found dead in McIntosh Co.

“This is probably the most involved I’ve seen a law enforcement agency be in an adult that age being missing and not endangered," said the family's private investigator.

www.kjrh.com

The skeletal remains of a man who’s been missing since December were discovered in a body of water in McIntosh County on April 14.

2 News has been closely following the story of Zach Smith Sr. after he disappeared from Osage County.

*****
Right now, the Osage County Sheriff said it’s not clear how Smith died.

Both Osage and McIntosh counties will continue to investigate this case.

*****
More at link.