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Alpha Elizabeth Smith

Case from Essex, MD dated Mar 28, 2021

Victim Details

Alpha Elizabeth Smith

Female

Black / African American

Essex

MD

2021-03-28

62

Alpha

Elizabeth Smith

07/18/2026

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Alpha Elizabeth Smith, a 62-year-old female, was tragically killed on the morning of Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Essex, Maryland, during a string of violent acts that spanned across Baltimore County. Known affectionately as 'Alfie' to her friends and family, she was a cherished mother, grandmother, and hardworking individual recognized for her infectious smile and unwavering faith. Those who knew her described her as a social butterfly and the life of any party.

On that Sunday morning, jus ...
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  • WBAL: County police still search for motive after man kills his parents, 2 other people
  • baltimoresun.com: Baltimore County man fatally shot his parents, then two Royal Farms customers, before killing himself, police say
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    I've been thinking a lot about that tragic day in Essex and can't help but linger on the impact this... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    I've been following the tragic events of March 28, 2021, in Essex, Maryland, and my heart truly goes... ...Read More
    04/06/2024
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    Today I found myself reflecting on the tragedy that struck Essex back in 2021 and c... ...Read More
    03/16/2023
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