Dateline NBC In a Lonely Place
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Aug 19, 2025 Paul Smith, brother of the missing Chris Smith, shares his heart-wrenching experiences navigating his brother's disappearance. Ed Shin, Chris's business partner later convicted of his murder, provides chilling insights into the betrayal behind the scenes. They discuss Chris’s tumultuous life choices, from adventurous pursuits to troubling behaviors. The conversation dives deep into the shocking evidence of greed, conflicting testimonies, and the emotional toll on family and friends as they seek the truth behind a haunting disappearance.
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Sudden Vanishing And Travel Claims
- Chris Smith abruptly cashed out of his business and vanished, telling family he was traveling with a Playboy Playmate.
- Months later his emails stopped and the family grew increasingly suspicious and worried.
Small Details Expose Forgery
- Private investigator Joe DeLue found inconsistencies in the travel emails that suggested impersonation.
- The small detail gaps revealed that someone other than Chris had been writing to his family.
Blood Found In The Office
- DeLue inspected the old office and found a stain and a smear on a light switch that looked like blood.
- Forensic tests later confirmed the blood matched Chris, turning the case into a homicide probe.