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John Edward Smith

Case from San-francisco, CA dated Jan 28, 1982

Victim Details

John Smith

Male

San-francisco

CA

1982-01-28

44

John

Edward Smith

07/24/2026

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John Edward Smith, a 44-year-old resident of San Francisco, CA, tragically passed away on January 28, 1982. His death was a significant event that led to extensive investigations and legal proceedings. Smith's demise was initially surrounded by mystery, prompting law enforcement to launch a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to his death.

The investigation revealed that Smith's death was not due to natural causes but was, in fact, a homicide. This discovery led to ...
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  • Jan 30, 1982, page 3 - The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
  • John Edward Smith, age 44 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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