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William Harvey Smithson

Case from Clermont, FL dated Nov 24, 2020

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William Harvey Smithson

Male

White / Caucasian

Clermont

FL

2020-11-24

78

William

Harvey Smithson

07/13/2026

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William Harvey Smithson, a 78-year-old white male, was found dead on November 24, 2020, in his home in Clermont, Florida. The tragic incident was part of a double murder-suicide that also claimed the lives of his 54-year-old son, Eric Smithson, who had special needs, and his 77-year-old wife, Joyce Lorraine Smithson. The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after a pool service employee reported a foul odor emanating from the residence. Upon forced entry, deputies discovered the t ...
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  • William and Eric Smithson – Disability Day of Mourning
  • International Business Times: Florida Double Murder-Suicide: Woman Kills Husband, Special Needs Son Before Shooting Self
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