Do you know who murdered Levolia Smiley? In a quiet alley in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, the body of 57-year-old Levolia Smiley was discovered around noon on February 21, 2019. The initial discovery was unsettling for the community, and it would soon become clear that Mr. Smiley's death was the result of a violent encounter. The case was immediately classified as a homicide, prompting an in-depth investigation by the Louisville Metro Police Department's Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Metro Arson
investigators.
According to the Jefferson County deputy coroner, an examination revealed that Levolia Smiley had sustained a gunshot wound. In addition to the fatal wound, his body also showed evidence of 'thermal injuries,' indicating that he had been burned. The official cause of death was pending the full results of an autopsy, but the violent nature of his demise was evident from the preliminary findings.
The investigation into who was responsible for the death of Levolia Smiley was launched swiftly. However, details regarding any persons of interest or potential suspects have not been made publicly available. As of now, there has been no information released concerning any arrests in connection with this homicide. The community was left to mourn the loss of a resident to a brutal act of violence as investigators continued their work to piece together the events that led to his death.
