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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 ...Read More
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Melissa K Smith
Female
Black / African American
Leesburg
FL
2022-08-08
37
Melissa
K Smith
11/20/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the role of surveillance footage in solving Melissa's case. It's chil... ...Read More
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