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Melissa K Smith

Case from Leesburg, FL dated Aug 08, 2022

Victim Details

Melissa K Smith

Female

Black / African American

Leesburg

FL

2022-08-08

37

Melissa

K Smith

06/24/2026

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Melissa K. Smith, a 37-year-old resident of Leesburg, Florida, was tragically found dead in her home on August 8, 2022. The discovery was made in the early hours of the morning when police responded to a call reporting a deceased woman. Upon arrival, officers found Smith in the laundry room of her home, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The investigation quickly focused on Alphonza Bryant, a 40-year-old man who had been dating Smith for a brief period. Bryant was initially arrested on Augus ...
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  • https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/23/man-leesburg-florida-charged-murder-aug-8-killing/7878560001/
  • https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/08/lpd-37-year-old-woman-found-dead-apparent-gunshot-wound/10263771002/
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