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Samuel Smith

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Jul 06, 1973

Victim Details

Samuel Smith

Male

Sacramento

CA

1973-07-06

Samuel

Smith

07/23/2026

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Samuel Smith, a resident of Sacramento, California, passed away on July 6, 1973. His death was a significant event in the local community, drawing considerable attention due to the circumstances surrounding it. Samuel Smith's death was not a natural one; it was the result of a violent incident that led to a thorough investigation by local law enforcement.

The investigation into Samuel Smith's death revealed that he was the victim of a homicide. The details of the case indicated that Smith ...
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  • Tragic events/1840-1989 - Davis - LocalWiki
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