June 1, 2024 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on May 31 in 1997, Vanessa Dawn Smith went for a walk and tragically did not return home. She has been missing ever since. Despite 27 years having passed, the search for her has not stopped.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding her disappearance, please contact our Investigations Bureau at 209-385-7472. No detail is too small.
There is a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to solving this case. Please help us bring closure to Vanessa's friends and family.
Source & images: Merced County Sheriff's Office
