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Anita Smith, a 23-year-old resident of Queens, New York, tragically lost her life on May 24, 2000, in what became known as the Wendy's massacre. On that fateful evening, Anita was working her shift at a Wendy's fast-food restaurant in Flushing, Queens. She was the only female employee on duty and was stationed at the cash register. Anita had plans to start college in the fall to pursue a career in teaching children with autism. Her life was cut short when two men, John Taylor and Craig Godineaux ...Read More
Victim Details

Anita Smith

Female

Black / African American

Queens

NY

2000-05-24

23

Anita

Smith

11/08/2025