On April 22, 2012, Vennie Smith, age 23, was shot and killed in New Orleans. Smith's death is part of a broader trend of unresolved violent crimes that plagued New Orleans during that period, with many homicides left unsolved. The city has faced significant challenges dealing with a high number of violent crime incidents, including homicides, many of which have become cold cases. This has resulted in a long backlog of unsolved homicides, which often makes closure difficult for victims' families.
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