Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Forum Posts for Dionay Smith:
Be respectful. Abuse of these forums will not be tolerated.

I recently came across this haunting case about Dionay Smith, and it's just so upsetting to think about the impact it had on his family—especially his brother, T.J. Smith. I can't imagine the pain and burden T.J. must have felt, both personally and professionally, after losing his brother so violently and publicly. Seeing him use his platform to advocate for change and speak on broader violence issues was really moving. It must have taken immense strength and courage to channel such personal grief into something aimed at helping the community and pushing for solutions to prevent more tragedies. It’s a reminder of how pervasive this issue is and how critical it is to rally around families affected by it, offering them all the support possible. My heart goes out to the Smith family and everyone else impacted by violence in Baltimore.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the role surveillance footage played in the Dionay Smith case. It's haunting to imagine how a simple camera in the hallway of Dion's apartment building was so pivotal in identifying Terrell Gibson. I can't help but feel a mix of relief that justice was served and sadness for what Dion's family had to go through, especially knowing his brother, T.J. Smith, had to see those images. It must have been incredibly difficult for T.J., given his position with the police department and his close bond with Dion. Cases like this highlight just how important these technologies can be, but they also remind us of the grim realities captured within those frames. My heart goes out to Dion’s family, who had to relive that day during the trial as the footage was presented. It's a tough reality, but I'm grateful it helped bring some closure to this tragic story.