When a man vanishes from small-town Virginia without a trace, investigators face the most perplexing case of their careers. The enduring mystery of the whereabouts of a loving son and father is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

If you know anything about the disappearance of Israel Smith, please call the Wytheville Police Department at 276-223-3300.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/08/10/unsolved-disappearance-israel-smith/

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